Posts by MassEquality
MassEquality Responds to the Bullying of Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen
January 15, 2025 Worcester, MA: MassEquality is deeply troubled to learn that Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen, Massachusetts’ first nonbinary city councilor, has been repeatedly subjected to misgendering and racism…
Read MoreMass Equality Responds to Congressman Seth Moulton’s attacks on Transgender Athletes
Worcester, MA – This November, as we observe Transgender Awareness Month and prepare for the 25th anniversary of Transgender Day of Remembrance in Boston, the transgender community is grappling with…
Read MoreMass Equality Responds to Attack on Transgender Teen in Gloucester
Worcester, MA; Mass Equality was horrified to hear of the brutal beating of a transgender Gloucester teenage boy, by members of the Gloucester High School Football team on Friday night. …
Read MoreMass Equality Responds to Olympic Boxing Controversy
Worcester, MA: The controversy surrounding Imane Khelif’s right to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games has ignited a firestorm of ignorance and bigotry reminiscent of the worst transphobic attacks. Despite…
Read MoreMassEquality Responds to the Vandalism of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Kingston
Hate and intolerance has been on the rise across the nation and in the Commonwealth. As a community, we seek refuge where we can feel safe and connected. The First…
Read MoreMassEquality Responds to the White House Statement on Gender Affirming Care
Late yesterday, the Biden Adminstration released a statement, stating that they were not in support of the full spectrum of gender affirming care for minors. Mass Equality firmly demands that…
Read MoreMass Equality Responds to 303 United Decision
Worcester, MA: In an upsetting rebuke of equality, the Supreme Court today ruled in favor of a web designer who sought to refuse service to gay couples seeking websites for…
Read MoreMassEquality Releases Legislative Agenda
Worcester, MA: MassEquality has finalized its legislative agenda for the 2023-2024 session focused on promoting equity and social justice and protecting vulnerable communities. We will also be ensuring…
Read MoreMassEquality’s Response to Supreme Court’s Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health
Worcester, MA: Today the United States Supreme Court overturned the precedent set by Roe v. Wade to ensure that access to abortion care, has been protected under federal law. This…
Read MoreMassEquality to Counter Protest in Support of Drag Queen Story Hour
Boxford, MA: This afternoon at 4PM, the Boxford Town Library is hosting a Drag Queen Story Hour for children of all ages to listen, learn, play, and be exposed to…
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