Rob Phelps

Boston, Provincetown

Editor in Chief at Boston Spirit Magazine

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Boston Spirit’s 17th annual Executive Networking Night | May 14, 2025

3 weeks ago | bostonspiritmagazine.com | Rob Phelps

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Boston Spirit magazine will host its 17th annual LGBT ExecutiveNetworking Night. Make sure to RSVP below!Corporate professionals from Greater Boston and beyond will gather at the Boston Marriott Copley Place Ballroom from 6 to 9 p.m. for an evening of networking, socializing and business conversation.
Out of Hibernation Weekend in P’town | March 6-9, 2025

1 month ago | bostonspiritmagazine.com | Rob Phelps

It’s been a long, long New England winter, but now it’s time to spring out of the house and hit the road to Provincetown—and who better to lead the way out of hibernation than the region’s bears? Hence this annual weekend produced by the Northeast Ursamen, a club for cubs (and otters and wolves …) and those who admire them.
Valentine’s Day Op/Ed: ‘Is LGBTQ+ marriage on the rocks?’

2 months ago | bostonspiritmagazine.com | Irene Monroe |Rob Phelps

This Valentine’s Day season, I am reminded of Mildred Loving’s and St. Valentine’s acts of justice for the right to love who you want as a fundamental human right. Since Trump has taken office, I’m worried about the erosion of LGBTQ+ civil rights. As a matter of fact, I feel like the country is moving into a new Jim Crow era, reestablishing discriminatory laws targeting LGBTQ+ Americans, especially our transgender Americans.
Worcester, MA declares ‘transgender, gender diverse’ sanctuary city status

2 months ago | bostonspiritmagazine.com | Rob Phelps

The City Council of Worcester, Massachusetts passed a resolution declaring the city “a sanctuary city and a place of safety for transgender and gender diverse people,” reports Boston.com: It comes in the wake of a series of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump that include limiting access to gender-affirming care for children and teenagers and reducing the government’s definition of gender to only male and female.
ACLU files lawsuit in Boston federal court against executive order barring updates on passport gender ID

2 months ago | bostonspiritmagazine.com | Rob Phelps

Representing seven transgender and nonbinary people, the ACLU has filed a federal lawsuit against President Trump over his executive order “barring people from updating the sex designated on their passports, according to a report from WCVB-TV News Center 5:Reports WCVB Newscaster 5:The State Department quickly stopped issuing travel documents with the “X” gender marker preferred by many nonbinary people, who don’t identify as strictly male or female.
Mass. Attorney General says US Dept. of Ed investigation won’t keep trans student athletes from playing

2 months ago | bostonspiritmagazine.com | Rob Phelps

After an executive order to ban transgender girls from playing on girls sports teams, the US Dept. of Education announced it would investigate the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association for a possible Title IX violation over an incident where a charter school claimed two players were injured in a game with a trans player on the opposing team.
GLAD Law condemns executive order banning health care for trans youth

2 months ago | bostonspiritmagazine.com | Rob Phelps

Last week, President Trump signed an executive order to limit access to proven health care for transgender people under the age of 19. Ricardo Martinez, Executive Director of GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law), made the following statement: Tuesday’s executive order targeting health care for transgender youth continues the Trump Administration’s extreme, needless, and unconstitutional attack on vulnerable transgender Americans.
Federal judge in Boston blocks transfer of trans woman to men’s prison

2 months ago | bostonspiritmagazine.com | Rob Phelps

A federal judge in Boston temporarily blocked the transfer of an incarcerated transgender woman to a men’s prison, according to Boston.com. The transfer came under a recent executive order from President Trump. Lawyers from LGBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) are representing the woman. Reports Boston.com: Judge George O’Toole issued the temporary restraining order last week after the woman filed a lawsuit challenging Trump’s Jan.
Human Rights Campaign New England Dinner | March 1, 2025

2 months ago | bostonspiritmagazine.com | Rob Phelps

Given the daunting political climate, the time to be together has never been so urgent, and HRC is on the front lines, fighting for LGBTQ+ people at all levels of federal, state and local government. HRC’s annual New England Dinner is a great opportunity to engage in community, support all the hard work HRC is doing, and celebrate what it’s all about. The welcome reception begins at 5 p.m. with the main program beginning at 6:30.
LGBTQ community of Worcester rallies in support of City Councilor Nguyen

Jan 22, 2025 | bostonspiritmagazine.com | Rob Phelps

The LGBTQ Community of Worcester came together yesterday evening for a rally and press conference before moving to last night’s city council meeting in support of City Councilor Thu Nguyen. As reported, last week, City Councilor Nguyen is currently on a one-month leave from their role following several instances of misgendering, including being referred to as “it” by City Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson.