Posts from 2014

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No Taxpayer Funded Sex Change Operation for Convicted Killer

by MFI News

WOBURN – The United States District Court of Appeals in Boston has ruled that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will not have to pay for the sex change operation of a convicted murderer.  Robert Kosilek, who post incarceration goes by the name “Michelle,” is serving a life sentence without parole for the murder of his wife in […]

Keep Bathrooms and Locker Rooms Safe for Your Family

by MFI News

For the last several years, MFI has fought successfully against legislation such as the “transgender bathroom bill” to keep bathrooms and locker rooms (more formally known as “public accommodations”) safe for you and your families. Because of this, transgender activists have decided to change their strategy. Rather than aiming exclusively for state-wide legislation, supporters of the transgender […]

Report on Fatherlessness: Online Release

by MFI News

As we work to promote and preserve family values in our culture, we know we can’t put a price tag on the value of the traditional family as an institution.  But we are able to count the costs, both economically and socially, of family decline in our Commonwealth. And so, as part of our research […]

Marriage goes to the Vatican – The Humanum Conference

by MFI News

With Thanksgiving this week, we are reminded of the treasure we have in family and the glue that holds it all together-marriage as a lifetime commitment between a man and a woman. Despite marriage coming under increasing attack in our country, it is encouraging to know that this essential institution is still recognized and cherished by […]

A Look at Tuesday’s Election

by MFI News

Well, it’s the day after the morning after and a chance to reflect on Tuesday’s election results. We in the traditional family values camp can rejoice about the national results with most of the conservative victories in the Congress and State Governor races going to pro-life and pro-marriage candidates. On the top of the ticket […]

Vote Values Tomorrow!

by MFI News

Tomorrow (Tuesday, November 4th) is Election Day in Massachusetts! Please don’t forget to take a look at our Voter Guides so you see where candidates stand on family-values issues including sanctity of life, marriage, parental rights and more. Question 3, which would keep predatory casino gambling out of Massachusetts, will also be decided by residents across the state […]

Smashing Casino Pumpkins at the Statehouse – VOTE YES on 3!

by MFI News

Yesterday, October 29,  MFI President Emeritus Kris Mineau had the distinct pleasure of smashing a slot machine with a sledge hammer in front of the Statehouse to emphasize VOTE YES on QUESTION 3! Jesus said, “The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy,” and we can’t think of a more fitting epitaph for the scourge of casino gambling and […]

Author Eric Metaxas Joins MFI at 23rd Annual Banquet

by MFI News

Friday, October 17, over 500 of you joined us at the Boston Marriott for a tremendous evening of celebrating our shared family values and the work we do together to promote and defend those values here in Massachusetts.  Our guest speaker, Eric Metaxas, offered hope but also issued a clear warning.  Last week, Metaxas observed, […]

Press Release: Faith for Repeal Launches Statewide Interfaith Campaign Against Casinos

by MFI News

Update: Here is a 3-minute clip of last Thursday’s press conference. Vote “YES” on Question 3 this November to repeal casinos in MA! # # # For Immediate Release October 9, 2014 Phone: (617) 390-8944 Contact: Stephen Eisele Email: seisele@melwoodglobal.com Faith for Repeal Launches Statewide Interfaith Campaign Against Casinos BOSTON – This Thursday, October 9, a diverse group […]

MFI Weighs In on the Recent Supreme Court Decision

by MFI News

Yesterday, MFI President Andrew Beckwith discussed the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision on gay marriage with the local media. Monday, the Supreme Court chose to dismiss appeals in five states seeking to keep same-sex marriage bans, a move that gay-“marriage” supporters consider a victory but that MFI believes is evidence that the debate on marriage […]