California Tops Massachusetts in Gay Marriages

The Golden State legalized same-sex marriage in June 2008, and the West Coasties are leading the pack in grrl-grrl/boy-boy nuptials. Is it the sunny weather? Or are Cali girls more anxious to be wed while the Mass babes are taking it slow?

Gay Marriage in Massachusetts Under Fire

Anti-gay bigots are renewing their attack on the four-year-old legal change that allowed same-sex marriage in Massachusetts. Specifically, they're trying to create a ballot question regarding the ability of out-of-staters to tie the knot in MA -- something they say could turn the state into "the Las Vegas of Gay Marriage."

Massachusetts: The Las Vegas of Gay Weddings?

In the good ol' "Bay State", aka Massachusetts, the state House and Senate just finished casting votes that'll pull the plug on an old 1913 law. Said legalism prevented out-of-state couples from marrying there. Kicking it to the curb means you can get hitched legally there, even if you're not a resident. Are you seeing the drive-thru Elvis wedding chapel yet?

Massachusetts OKs Out-of-State Marriages

All it took was a clever bean counter to convince Massachusetts officials that overturning a 1931 law would be a good idea. Because there's money in them thar gay weddings, even if folks from elsewhere decide to get hitched! Okay now, let's see. You can marry on the East Coast (MA) or the West Coast (CA). How long until this issue will play favorably in Peoria?

Gay Contingent Marches in Boston's St Patricks Parade

Link After years of being shut out, Boston's St Patrick's Day parade finally allowed the LGBT Irish to join in. We're guessing that having the mayor's daughter come out last week probably helped the cause.

Massachusetts Groups Reach Out to LGBT Elderly

Link Older gays and lesbians are more likely to live alone -- without children to care for them -- and just like anyone, they may need to call an assisted living facility home. A few groups in Massachusetts are teaming up to make sure they can be out when they move in.