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Massachusetts leaders raise pride flag at State House and pledge to defend LGBTQ rights; parentage bill set for discussion
Summary
Governor Maura Healey, House Speaker Ron Mariano and other lawmakers raised the pride flag at the State House in Boston and pledged to protect LGBTQ rights amid national legal challenges. Mariano said a long-running parentage bill will move into discussion soon; advocates invited the public to Pride events.
Governor Maura Healey joined legislative leaders at the Massachusetts State House to raise the pride flag and call for continued protections for LGBTQ residents.
"We see you. We hear you. We love you. We stand with you," Healey said, telling supporters gathered on the State House steps that Massachusetts must lead by example as national legal and political challenges mount.
The event drew legislative allies from across the Commonwealth and leaders from state agencies, as speakers framed the flag raising as both celebration and political statement. House Speaker Ron Mariano…
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