I'm gonna preface with this I'm not from Boston, I'm from the western half of the state but have been out there a good amount times so I think I have a decent understanding of the city.

1. I don't think we're gonna see much of a change in the near future negatively for LGTBQ+ rights, so you're good (don't quote me on that, shit can happen fast but is extremely unlikely to)
2. I've never heard that it is, I thought it was Las Angeles, California, a better place to move, if you're moving for work, at least, would be somewhere on the outskirts of Boston, if you're not moving for work anywhere else other than like Springfield would be a good move.
3. Haven't heard anything bad or good about the city in recent years, traffic can get hairy though.

> Is that DD's fault or the shit heads littering?

If the company's trash isn't naturally degradable, it's the company's fault. Simple as.

Boston is great if you like not having money. On a serious note, I'd be in complete shock if the state did a 180 and became against trans.

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I am of no help but I do know of a wonderful trans advocate here in Massachusetts, that may be able to answer some of your questions. She has publicly spoken alongside Senator Warren, too.

Her Twitter bio and handle is below.

@mimislemay Mom x 3, trans rights advocate, author “What We Will Become: A Mother, A Son and a Journey of Transformation,” opinions mine

There's no way our Governor would sign an anti-gay or anti-trans anything. Not gonna happen.

As far as the best place to live, there are a lot of great places to live. I love the cape, Boston/Cambridge/Somerville are all quite safe but $$$$$. Northampton/Amherst are amazing, a lot more affordable, and have really good access to New York City.

Most of Western MA certainly is. There are a few hilltowns between the Berkshires and the Pioneer Valley that are not as tolerant as other areas.

Congressmen are not celebrities.

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I live in a rural red town with only a few liberal families like mine, and you would be very accepted here. Good luck in your relocation.

This attitude leads to shitty republican governors. See mbta-a god awful mess for reference. Also see the Chelsea soldiers home-nepotism kills.

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Come be one of us!

Massachusetts will never betray you! Boston and the surrounding area is wonderful but expensive. As with anywhere, consider the local politics of the place you move. I live in a wonderful city, but a city nearby is full of awful local politics (racism, sexism, anti-trans rhetoric galore) so please be selective.

They're exempt from Public Records Law. Audit them.

you will never meet them as they will have nothing to do with you

1. No, definitely not.

2. Most of the state is, obviously there are smaller places with historically famous queer scenes as well (Provincetown for example).

3. I would consider Boston as an area for your purposes, Boston itself is very small for historical reasons. It is also very expensive, in a very expensive state. Youve said nothing about your finances but this might be a concern. MA is great in my view, outside of cost of living. You’ll like it.

Massachusetts welcomes you 🤗

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You are welcome here. Boston will be the best overall (not counting cost), because of the large population, varied services, and diverse culture. We also have especially welcoming communities elsewhere, like out west in the Berkshires, and all the way east in Provincetown. There are surely others I don’t know about. State law is favorable.

I am a straight, white male and there’s a lot I don’t know. But I know this: we don’t tolerate bigotry. I’m very proud of our state. We were first in equal marriage. All humans are welcome, and are protected by our state law.

Join us.

Well open records laws don't apply to them, so it's worth a shot. /s but not /s

No ! Boston will not.

Escaped from the Midwest last year. Even as a straight couple, we recognize that this place is safe for the LGBTQ+. No place is perfect, but...

Run. Run before it's too late. We will welcome you here. We're stronger with you.

I want to meet the 8% of people in p town that voted against it lol.

That ad is literally my favorite piece of masshole culture.