On Jan. 28, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the development of important protections against housing discrimination for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people under a new rule unveiled at the 24th … [Read more...]
Not-so-funny “humor” column in Lowell Sun mocks transgender people
For those who missed it, Lowell Sun columnist Dan Phelps wrote a nasty little piece titled "Christmas Carols -- With A Twist" that casually mocks Chaz Bono for being transgender and makes fun of the recently passed Transgender Equal Rights … [Read more...]
MassEquality Statement on US Senate Candidate Elizabeth Warren’s Release of Stance on LGBT Rights
BOSTON, December 16, 2011— Statement by MassEquality Executive Director Kara Suffredini on US Senate Candidate Elizabeth Warren’s Release of Stance on LGBT Rights: “This week, Elizabeth Warren announced her support for marriage equality; … [Read more...]
MassEquality statement on Barney Frank
BOSTON, November 28, 2011— Statement by MassEquality Executive Director Kara Suffredini on Congressman Barney Frank’s Announcement of Retirement: “Congressman Barney Frank is a national leader and his decision to retire, while … [Read more...]
Thanks to Patrick, DeLeo, and Murray for making a difference
Amidst a flurry of activity on high profile measures such as casinos and criminal law reform, the Massachusetts Legislature also made civil rights history last week by passing the Transgender Equal Rights Bill. In the words of Judiciary … [Read more...]
MassEquality Supports Occupy Boston
The LGBT community is disproportionately represented among those who are victims of the nation’s ongoing economic crisis. We are the un- and underemployed. We are the un- and underinsured. We are the homeless and under-housed. And we are … [Read more...]
Replenishing Our Coffers!
MassEquality recruited 62 organizers and 110 volunteers for Gov. Deval Patrick’s campaign, and assigned a dedicated volunteer to work full-time on the Patrick campaign who liaised with the LGBT community. MassEquality also brought in … [Read more...]
Four ways to improve the state’s anti-bullying law
The law should be amended to include a non-inclusive list of categories of students who are at a disproportionate risk of being bullied. The inclusion of this language would reflect a greater focus on bullying prevention by acknowledging … [Read more...]
Four Ways To Improve the State’s Anti-Bullying Bill
The law should be amended to include a non-inclusive list of categories of students who are at a disproportionate risk of being bullied. The inclusion of this language would reflect a greater focus on bullying prevention by acknowledging … [Read more...]
Make History in the Granite State
Day of Action in New Hampshire, June 3rd, 2009 9am-Vote New Hampshire State House 107 North Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire For anyone who needs transportation, MassEquality will be providing bus rides from the Boston State House to … [Read more...]