Boston mayoral candidate Marty Walsh, joined by local state Rep. Liz Malia, unveils his lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) platform at his JP campaign office at 668 Centre St. on Oct 11. The platform includes creating LGBTQ student leadership programs, developing transitional housing and social services for LGBTQ homeless youth and creating a comprehensive transgender student policy. “I’ve always fought for people who have been discriminated against,” said Walsh. (Gazette Photo by Peter Shanley)