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1980s. With friends like Michael Dukakis…

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The impact of Barack Obama’s support for LGBT equality is being felt on many levels around the globe. It sends out a vital message to isolated LGBT people, young LGBT people and LGBT people living in oppressive regimes such as … Continue reading →

1984. Boston Globe campaign brings gay/lesbian foster ban

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David Jean and Donald Babets are two professional men who had been in a long-term relationship in early 1984. They decided they wanted to become foster parents and, in accordance with local procedure in Boston, Massachusetts, contacted their local Department … Continue reading →