MassEquality

MassEquality is recruiting Board members! Help advance LGBTQ+ equality across Massachusetts through advocacy, fundraising, and community engagement. Candidates from all backgrounds and regions are encouraged to apply. bit.ly/MEQBoard

Early Voting has started! Don't forget to vote for our newest endorsed candidates!

We are calling on @MikeMinogueMA to denounce and publicly apologize for funding PragerU’s hateful and harmful materials, return your family's donations, and make clear that you don’t support bringing PragerU materials into Massachusetts public schools.

We're excited to announce that we have endorsed Christine Barber for State Senate! We are confident in her ability to lead and her strong support for the LGBTQ+ Community!

MassEquality PAC is proud to endorse Persis Yu for State Senate

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. For our full statement,visit: massequality.org/massequality...

Huge thank you to our legislative allies for sending An Act Regarding Free Expression to the Governor's desk! At a time when our stories are being targeted by censorship, Massachusetts is taking a stand to safeguard intellectual freedom & ensure everyone can see themselves reflected on our shelves.

On the last day of Pride Month, the Supreme Court has once again targeted transgender youth. We remain committed to fighting for a future where every LGBTQ+ person can live with dignity, safety, and belonging. Read MassEquality's full statement: massequality.org/massequality...

If only Congressman Moulton brought this same energy back in 2024 when he said "I have two little girls, I don't want them getting run over on a playing field by a male or formerly male athlete, but as a Democrat I'm supposed to be afraid to say that" perhaps we wouldn't be here

The MassEquality PAC 2026 Endorsement Survey is Now Available! Are you a candidate seeking the endorsement of the MassEquality PAC? The 2026 endorsement process is officially underway. Complete the survey here: massequalitypac.com/2026-endorse...

LAST CHANCE! Tonight at 6 PM, join our Equal Access Rule Comment Party and help protect transgender people from harmful proposed changes to federal housing and shelter protections. Register now: bit.ly/MEQEqualAccess Can't attend? Submit a comment here: action.transequality.org/a/equalacces...

Transgender people deserve safe access to shelters & housing. Join us 6/24 at 6 PM for our Equal Access Rule Comment Writing Event Register: bit.ly/MEQEqualAccess Can't attend? Submit a comment: action.transequality.org/a/equalaccessrule?source=EA-HUD-MassEquality

Join us this Saturday at Hotel 1620 in Plymouth for Ladies Who Brunch. Your ticket includes brunch, an incredible drag show & access to our raffle & silent auction featuring amazing prizes.Get your tickets today: bit.ly/LadiesWhoBru... See less

Today An Act Regarding Free Expression passed the House, ensuring students have the right to access reading materials. We are grateful to our legislative partners and our advocacy partners @jalsaboston.bsky.social @gbpflag.bsky.social @aclum.bsky.social

Today is Give Out Day, the only day dedicated to charitable giving for LGBTQ+ organizations, and MassEquality could really use your help. We're facing unprecedented fights with limited resources. Will you stand with us in the fight to ensure lived equality in the Commonwealth? bit.ly/MEQGiveOut26

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We’re growing a broad coalition of rights groups including @massequality.bsky.social @mass50501.bsky.social @progressivemass.bsky.social & more, in Massachusetts and beyond, who are opposing online ID check bills. Read more about it here: www.fightforthefuture.org/news/2026-05...

In collaboration with @massequality.bsky.social, we are proud to host Authentic Selves Gallery. Created by @diversityprojects.bsky.social, this award-winning traveling photo-text exhibit was developed in collaboration with @pflag.org and Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund. /1

TOMORROW: Wednesday, May 13th @fightforthefuture.org @massequality.bsky.social @progressivemass.bsky.social @mass50501.bsky.social and more will host a PRESS CONFERENCE outside the MA State House opposing dangerous "age verification" laws in the state. www.fightforthefuture.org/news/2026-05...

🔊 BOSTON teachers, activists, parents- We're hosting a PRESS CONFERENCE with @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social @massequality.bsky.social @progressivemass.bsky.social @mass50501.bsky.social & others at 10AM outside the MA State House opposing dangerous "age verification" laws in the state. Join us!

Happy Pride Northampton! We’re excited for the first Pride of the year…be sure to stop by to find out what we’re up to!

We're partnering w/Family Diversity Projects to bring the Authentic Selves exhibit to the Massachusetts State House. Join the launch April 8 at 1 PM in Room 437! We’re working to bring Authentic Selves to communities across Massachusetts. Interested in hosting? Reach out to MassEquality!

We’re thrilled to announce the entertainment lineup for the Beacons of Light Gala on April 10: VIP Experience: • Live music by Never Say Never • Access to Authentic Selves exhibit Gala Entertainment: • DJ Habi Ly • Drag performances by LaDiva Jonz & Haley Starr Need tickets: bit.ly/meqbeacons26

Today is Trans Day of Visibility. Visibility is powerful—but it’s not always easy. Speak up when it’s uncomfortable. Challenge harmful narratives. Protect and uplift trans voices—not just today, but every day. Visibility without support isn’t enough; real solidarity means action.

Join us tomorrow for our virtual panel, Voices of Trans Worcester Register here: bit.ly/VoicesTransW...

MassEquality is horrified to consider the ramifications of subjecting all female athletes to chromosonal screenings as a prerequisite to participate and dismayed that the IOC has decided to use such a short sighted and offensive definition of womanhood.

In a time when the LGBTQ+ community is facing relentless attacks, showing up matters more than ever. Join us at MassEquality’s Beacons of Light Gala and support the ongoing fight for equality and dignity for all. Get your tickets: bit.ly/meqbeacons26 Sign up to volunteer: bit.ly/BeaconsVolun...

Join us Feb 10, 6:30–8:30 PM for a hybrid public comment writing event opposing harmful CMS and HHS proposals restricting gender-affirming care for minors. Write, submit, & stand together. In person attendees will also create Valentines for transgender folks & providers. Register: bit.ly/CMSHHS26

A month of incredible responses is shaping the path forward for LGBTQIA+ advocacy. Keep the momentum going! Share your experiences in Out: The Community Survey today. bit.ly/MEQOUTSurvey #LGBTQ #Equality #outsurvey

Attacks on LGBTQ+ rights are rising; even here in MA. MassEquality is fighting back, but we need you with us. Please donate today so that we can continue the work: bit.ly/MEQGivingTue...

Boston Transgender Day of Remembrance 11/18 Legislative Day of Action at the Statehouse 11/19 Day of Action at Boston City Hall 11/20 Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil

MassEquality stands with Giselle Byrd. To read our full statement, click massequality.org/statement-in...

In this moment, the transgender community is under attack, and we ALL need to stand together in solidarity. Please join us tonight at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. at 7pm, to show your support for and solidarity with the transgender community.

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On Saturday, November 8th, 2025, volunteers from the June 1988 Boston AIDS Memorial Quilt display & the October 1988 and 1989 Washington DC displays are invited to attend a Names Project “Reunion” at the Arlington Street Church, www.facebook.com/events/77475...

Several clinics in MA have announced they will no longer provide gender-affirming care for youth under 19. The Trans Youth Emergency Project is here to help & is hosting a Town Hall on 10/29 at 6:30pm. RSVP: southernequality.org/matownhall

Link to our full statement on Fenway Health: massequality.org/wp-content/u...

BREAKING: The Massachusetts Senate passed the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act S.2608, which would provide strong privacy protections for us all; including a complete ban on sale of sensitive data. MassEquality and our fellow advocates applaud this action to protect our democracy and personal safety!

In honor of National Estate Planning month, MassEquality will be joined by Belle Ives, LGBTQ+ Financial Advisor from Northwestern Mutual, for an informative lunch and learn on the fundamentals of estate planning for the LGBTQ+ Community Thursday, October 2, 12pm on Zoom Register: bit.ly/meqestate

Attention all candidates: The endorsement survey has been released. if you are interested in getting endorsed as a pro-equality candidate, Visit us at massequalitypac.com/2025-endorse...

MassEquality came out tonight to see HRC Executive Director kelleyjrobinson and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley came together in Boston to support the #AmericanDreamsTour moderated by the amazing mschastity85. A night of inspiration, advocacy, and action #LGBTQJustice

At a time when LGBTQ+ youth are under attack—both nationally and right here in Massachusetts—our schools must remain safe, affirming spaces. To read our full statement, please visit: massequality.org/massequality...

We’re at the Statehouse again today for the signing of the Shield Act 2.0. This expands protections for reproductive healthcare and gender affirming care providers and patients and healthcare data privacy.

Testify with us on Tuesday to ensure that we keep diverse books on shelves