MassEquality

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.

A massive THANK YOU to our legislative allies , , , , , , ,

Additional thanks to our advocacy partners &

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.

Trans people deserve safe access to shelters and housing. Join on Wednesday 6/24 at 6 PM for our Equal Access Rule Comment Writing Event and help defend critical protections against discrimination. 🏳️‍⚧️

Register: bit.ly/MEQEqualAccess

Can't attend? Submit a comment today: action.transequality.org/a/equalaccessrule?source=EA-HUD-MassEquality

✨ Brunch. Drag. Community. Prizes. ✨

Join us this Saturday at Hotel 1620 in Plymouth for Ladies Who Brunch, a fabulous drag brunch benefiting MassEquality and Plymouth Pride!

Your ticket includes a delicious brunch buffet, an incredible drag show, and access to our raffle and silent auction featuring amazing prizes, including an overnight stay at Hotel 1620, golf for four at Southers Marsh Golf Club, Water Wizz passes, escape room experiences, gift cards, and more!

Gather your friends and celebrate while supporting LGBTQ+ equality across Massachusetts.

🎟️ Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/LadiesWhoBrunchPlymouth

Today An Act Regarding Free Expression passed in the House, which ensures that students have the right to access reading materials with literary, educational and artistic merit as determined by teachers and librarians, not people who have political agendas without ties to their local school communities.

We are grateful to our legislative partners and our advocacy partners The Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action, ACLU Massachusetts, Greater Boston PFLAG, and all of the librarians, teachers,students who were united in this fight.

Happy Pride, Boston!