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MassEquality 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 Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Kingston was one of those places. Early on the morning of July 4th, a man vandalized the First Parish Unitarian…
MassEquality 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 the Biden Administration stand behind their commitment to fight any gender affirming care bans. Healthcare decisions should not be decided upon by government entities. Medical…
Mass 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 their upcoming wedding. Justice Neil Gorsuch, who wrote the majority opinion, affirmed the web designer’s right to discriminate against LGBTQ+ couples in need of web…
MassEquality 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 that none of the anti LGBTQ bills, that have been filed at the State House gain any momentum. “In the wake of the anti-LGBTQ…
MassEquality’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 is a devastating blow to those in our nation who may need to access this type of healthcare. While we are grateful to the Massachusetts…
MassEquality 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 positive, unapologetically queer role models. Although the library has received overwhelmingly positive feedback and excitement for the event, a group of hateful conservatives have been…
Response to Attacks on Trans Affirming Policies at Baird Middle School
Last week, a lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court targeting Ludlow School Committee members and staff of Baird Middle School. The Plaintiffs, four parents of students in the district, are being represented by attorneys affiliated with organizations which have an extensive history of anti-LGBTQ+ organizing. Their goals are simple — the forcible outing…
MassEquality Responds to The ReFounder’s Day Event in Auburn
Worcester, MA, July 22, 2021 – “Super Happy Fun America” – the organization responsible for the August 31, 2019 Straight Pride March – will be hosting a fundraiser this Saturday at the Century Sportsman’s Club in Auburn, Massachusetts. The events of January 6, 2021 were a dark stain on our nation’s history and remind us…
MassEquality Responds to The Dismantling of Boston Pride
MassEquality, is dismayed to hear that Boston Pride has decided to dismantle its organization rather than transition it’s assets and reins to new leadership who were prepared to meet the challenge of hosting an intersectional Pride which would better serve all of the members of our community. There have been challenges with the existing leadership…
MassEquality Statement Condemning Anti-AAPI Racism and Violence
In the wake of the March 16 attacks that killed eight in Atlanta, GA, MassEquality stands in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and condemns the rising tide of white supremacist hate and violence targeting them. The senseless, racist attacks terrorizing this community are sickening and inexcusable. MassEquality both recognizes and condemns…
