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    • What a Deval Patrick presidency might mean for LGBTQ equality
      News (USA)

      What a Deval Patrick presidency might mean for LGBTQ equality

      The former Massachusetts governor is considering a run for the presidency.

      Wednesday, March 7, 2018
    • Mass. governor signs tougher LGBT supportive anti-bullying bill into law
      News (USA)

      Mass. governor signs tougher LGBT supportive anti-bullying bill into law

      BOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has signed a bill designed to build on the state’s 2010 anti-bullying law by strengthening protections for LGBT students and students with disabilities.

      Thursday, April 24, 2014
    • Barney Frank passed over as interim U.S. Senator
      News (USA)

      Barney Frank passed over as interim U.S. Senator

      The governor of Massachusetts on Wednesday announced his choice for the interim replacement for outgoing Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) — and it’s not the gay former U.S. House member who was publicly lobbying for the position.

      Wednesday, January 30, 2013
    • Judge suspends ruling on gender reassignment surgery for convicted murderer
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      Judge suspends ruling on gender reassignment surgery for convicted murderer

      BOSTON — A federal judge, who earlier this year ordered that convicted murderer Michelle Kosilek be allowed taxpayer-funded gender reassignment surgery, ruled Tuesday that he would suspend his order until an appeal of his ruling by the administration of Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick.

      Thursday, November 22, 2012
    • Barney Frank weds partner, becomes first U.S. Congressman to enter into same-sex marriage
      Life

      Barney Frank weds partner, becomes first U.S. Congressman to enter into same-sex marriage

      BOSTON — Openly gay U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) on Saturday wed his partner of five years, James Ready, becoming the first sitting member of the U.S. Congress to enter into a same-sex marriage.

      Sunday, July 8, 2012
    • Massachusetts Senate OKs transgender rights bill; Governor promises to sign
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      Massachusetts Senate OKs transgender rights bill; Governor promises to sign

      BOSTON — The Transgender Equal Rights Bill — which had passed the Massachusetts House on Tuesday night with a 95-58 vote — cleared the state’s Senate on Wednesday with Senators approving the measure on a voice vote with no opposition.

      Wednesday, November 16, 2011
    • Massachusetts governor knows what it’s like to be different, says ‘It Gets Better’
      Life

      Massachusetts governor knows what it’s like to be different, says ‘It Gets Better’

      Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has delivered his message to LGBT youth who have bullied and harassed: “I know what it’s like to be different … You need to know, it gets better.”

      Monday, August 8, 2011
    • Massachusetts Governor nominates first gay justice to state’s highest court
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      Massachusetts Governor nominates first gay justice to state’s highest court

      Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick on Monday tapped Associate Justice Barbara A. Lenk to be his fourth pick for the state’s Supreme Judicial Court, and the court’s first openly gay nominee.

      Tuesday, April 5, 2011
    • Massachusetts Governor signs order to protect transgender state workers
      News (USA)

      Massachusetts Governor signs order to protect transgender state workers

      BOSTON — In a private ceremony this week, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) signed an executive order prohibiting discrimination of state employees based on gender identity or expression.

      Saturday, February 19, 2011
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