MassEquality

MassEquality strongly condemns the Trump Administration's latest attack on gender affirming care and remains steadfast in it's commitment to ensuring that Massachusetts residents are protected from the attacks at the federal level.

https://massequality.org/massequality-responds-to-cms-rules-to-restrict-funding-for-gender-affirming-care/

MassEquality PAC has endorsed State Representative Mike Connolly for reelection in the 26th Middlesex District.

Connolly represents Cambridge and Somerville and has served in the Massachusetts House since 2017. His legislative record includes work on LGBTQIA+ equality, housing, healthcare, and civil rights. Connolly has publicly supported full equality for LGBTQIA+ people, including protections against discrimination affecting transgender people.

We’re proud to announce that MassEquality PAC has endorsed Will Brownsberger for State Senate.

Will has been a longtime champion of LGBTQ+ equality. He helped lead the effort to pass Massachusetts’ landmark 2016 transgender nondiscrimination law, expanding protections for transgender people in public accommodations, and has continued fighting discrimination based on gender identity and defending access to gender-affirming care

We’ve been fighting back against the waves of book challenges across the Commonwealth for the last seven years. And today, we were ecstatic to see An Act Regarding Free Expression signed into law at the Franklin Public Library, the oldest public library in our country. We owe a world of thanks to our legislative and advocacy partners for fighting back for a Commonwealth where freedom of speech and the freedom to read are protected.

MassEquality PAC has endorsed Marjorie Decker because LGBTQ+ rights need proven leadership. She’s championed LGBTQ+ healthcare, gender-affirming care, and a first-in-the-nation trust to sustain access to care when trans people need it most.

Protecting the Right to Read in MA!
An Act Regarding Free Expression heads to Governor Healey’s desk.

Late last week, the Massachusetts House and Senate officially sent An Act Regarding Free Expression (S.2696) to Governor Healey’s desk!

Nationwide, we are witnessing an unprecedented wave of censorship targeting books that celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals, trans history, and diverse experiences. This critical bill sets statewide standards to protect our public and school libraries from politically motivated book bans, safeguarding open access to knowledge and protecting our dedicated librarians from harassment.

Representation saves lives. When LGBTQ+ youth can read stories that reflect their lives and experiences, they know they belong.

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Now, we look forward to Governor Healey signing this vital legislation into law!

Happy Pride, Plymouth!

On the final day of Pride Month, the U.S. Supreme Court issued another devastating decision affecting transgender youth. This marks the second consecutive Pride Month in which the Court has handed down a ruling that weakens protections for transgender young people.

While today's decision is heartbreaking, our commitment remains unchanged. MassEquality will continue advocating for policies that ensure every LGBTQ+ person can live, learn, and thrive with dignity and belonging.

Read our full statement: https://massequality.org/massequality-responds-to-supreme-court-decisions-in-little-v-hecox-and-west-virginia-v-b-p-j/

Happy Pride North Shore

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! ⏰

Tonight at 6 PM, join MassEquality's Equal Access Rule Comment Party and help protect transgender people from dangerous proposed changes that could undermine access to emergency shelters and housing.

Public comments can make a difference—but the deadline is approaching, and we need your voice.

📝 Register now: https://bit.ly/MEQEqualAccess

Can't attend tonight? You can still take action today by submitting a comment through our partners at the National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund:

➡️ https://action.transequality.org/a/equalaccessrule?source=EA-HUD-MassEquality

Transgender people deserve safe, equitable access to housing and shelter. Make your voice heard today.