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Boston Trans Period Pride Moves Forward Amid Right-Wing Criticism

6/2/2026

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Organizers announced that the Trans Period Pride gathering will proceed at a Boston venue after right-wing criticism sparked cancellation reports.
Mass NOW and the MA Trans Political Coalition will hold the event on June 17 in Boston.
The program offers a catered dinner and free period underwear, citing research that trans people who menstruate face intersecting stigma.
Mayor Michelle Wu’s Office of LGBTQ Advancement is a partial sponsor, drawing conservative criticism.

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Organizers announced that the Trans Period Pride gathering will proceed at a Boston venue after right-wing criticism sparked cancellation reports.
Mass NOW and the MA Trans Political Coalition will hold the event on June 17 in Boston.
The program offers a catered dinner and free period underwear, citing research that trans people who menstruate face intersecting stigma.
Mayor Michelle Wu’s Office of LGBTQ Advancement is a partial sponsor, drawing conservative criticism.