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MassEquality Stands with State LGBTQ Equality Groups Against Racial Violence
MassEquality, in its status as a state equality organization, joins with the Equality Federation and its other undersigned member organizations stand in solidarity with our partner OutFront Minnesota in condemning…
Read MoreMassEquality Welcomes New Executive Director
BOSTON, Mass.—The Board of Directors of MassEquality is pleased to announce that Tanya Neslusan has accepted the position of executive director of the organization. Having left the corporate tech world…
Read MoreMassEquality Statement on the Toxic Comments of Candidate for Springfield City Council Christopher Pohner
BOSTON – October 31, 2019 – In response to the toxic remarks made by Christopher Pohner, a candidate running for an at-large seat in next week’s Springfield City Council election,…
Read MoreA Letter to Our Membership
Dear Friends of MassEquality, Since its founding, MassEquality has committed to ensuring that everyone across Massachusetts can thrive without discrimination and oppression based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender…
Read MoreMassEquality Statement on the Straight Pride Parade
BOSTON – August 29, 2019 – A group known as Super Happy Fun America is planning a Straight Pride March at noon on Saturday, August 31, 2019, beginning in Boston’s…
Read MoreMassEquality Statement on the Results of the 2018 Massachusetts Primary Election
BOSTON – September 6, 2018– MassEquality PAC celebrates Tuesday’s primary wins by its endorsed candidates, including two openly LGBTQ people. The PAC’s winners include first-time contenders Jo Comerford, Mindy Domb, Tami…
Read MoreMassEquality PAC Announces First Round of 2018 Legislative Endorsements
BOSTON – June 19, 2018 – Today, the MassEquality PAC announced its first round of endorsements for the 2018 legislative races. First-time candidates endorsed by MassEquality PAC include: Gretchen Van Ness…
Read MoreMassEquality PAC Announces First Round of 2018 Legislative Endorsements
BOSTON – June 19, 2018 – Today, the MassEquality PAC announced its first round of endorsements for the 2018 legislative races. First-time candidates endorsed by MassEquality PAC include: Gretchen Van Ness…
Read MoreMassEquality Responds to Introduction of Equality Act
New federal legislation is a significant step forward for LGBTQ equality, but much more work to be done on the state level BOSTON — July 23, 2015 — Today, Congress introduced…
Read MoreMassEquality Responds to EEOC decision to Add Sexual Orientation to Federal Employment Law
BOSTON — July 21, 2015 — In response to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) decision to amend Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to include protection from employment…
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