On June 11, the Islamic Society of Boston (ISB) is hosting its annual fundraiser. The ISB's imam, Yasir Fahmy, will be joined by two extremist preachers: Omar Suleiman and Altaf Husain.
Omar Suleiman has been denounced in the media and by moderate Muslim groups for his description of homosexuality as a "disease" and a "repugnant shameless sin." He refers to the Islamic death penalty for the "people that practiced sodomy."
BOSTON – On the eve of a debate in the state House of Representatives on access to public facilities for transgender people, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday he would sign a version of the so-called bathroom bill currently before lawmakers in the lower chamber.
"No one should be discriminated against in Massachusetts because of their gender identity," the governor said in a statement. "After hearing from all sides and carefully reviewing the two separate proposals that have been working their way through the legislature, I believe the House version addresses the concerns that some have with the bill by requiring the Attorney General to issue regulations to protect against people abusing the law. I would sign the House version in its current form should it reach my desk."
