Posts from 2018

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Masterpiece Cakeshop on the Chopping Block… Again

by MFI News

This week, we learned that Christian baker Jack Philips is once again being sued by the Colorado Human Rights Commission. This time, it’s for declining to create an expressive blue-and-pink cake celebrating a lawyer’s transition from male to female. The lawyer contacted Jack’s shop to request that cake on the day the U.S. Supreme Court announced […]

BREAKING: Anti-family bills DEFEATED for the session!

by MFI News

Good news!  Our prayers were answered.  The Massachusetts House and Senate adjourned their final formal session of the 2017-2018 legislative cycle this morning just before 2 a.m., and ALL of the major bills we’ve been fighting for the past 19 months FAILED.  That means the bills I’ve been writing to you about since January of […]

When the dust settles…

by MFI News

There are now just over 100 hours left in the 2017-2018 Massachusetts legislative session, which expires at midnight on Tuesday, July 31st. There are still two bills sitting in committee which I would ask you to join me in praying will get left behind in the last minute rush. The first is the Counseling Ban. […]

NO on 3

by MFI News

Earlier this week, it was announced that the repeal of the Bathroom and Locker Room Law will be Ballot Question 3, so the KeepMASafe campaign will be renamed No On Question 3.  KeepMASafe will be launching new campaign materials very soon!  As we move forward toward November, we hope you will join us in this […]

Governor LePage VETOES Counseling Ban

by MFI News

Our neighbors to the north are fortunate to have a Governor like Paul LePage.  Last week, he vetoed Maine’s version of the Counseling Ban. In conjunction with his veto, which was sustained earlier this week by Maine’s House of Representatives, Governor LePage issued a powerful letter, acknowledging that this legislation posed a threat to religious […]

Cautiously Optimistic on Kavanaugh

by MFI News

Monday night, President Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace Justice Kennedy on the Supreme Court.  The left continued their hysteria, insisting that this change in the court would spell doom for their progressive agenda.  Some conservatives also raised concerns that Kavanaugh’s commitment to precedent makes it unlikely that he would vote to overturn Roe […]

BREAKING: Counseling Ban passes

by MFI News

I have good news, bad news and exciting news. First, the bad news.  By a vote of 137 to 14 just before 3 p.m. today, the MA House of Representatives passed the Counseling Ban.  This is a disappointment, but not a surprise given how powerful the LGBTQ lobby is on Beacon Hill. The GOOD news […]

H 4014 Speech Ban on Counselors is Unconstitutional

by MFI News

Massachusetts Family Institute | News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lena Ready | lena@mafamily.org | 781.569.0400 Wednesday, June 27, 2018 WOBURN – Massachusetts Family Institute opposes House Bill 4014, the Counseling Ban, and any laws that restrict the ability of licensed counselors to help clients make personal life changes related to their sexuality or identity. H. 4014’s denial […]

This is not a drill! Counseling Ban to be voted on tomorrow

by MFI News

We learned late yesterday that the Counseling Ban will be voted on in the MA House of Representatives TOMORROW (Wednesday)! This is our last chance to try and stop this dangerous bill I’ve been warning about for years. It is the greatest threat to parental rights we’ve seen yet. Please, call AND email your State Rep, Speaker of […]

Early Bird discount banquet tickets: through next week only!

by MFI News

MFI is excited to welcome long-time FOX News commentator and #1 New York Times bestselling author Michelle Malkin as our 2018 Fundraising Banquet keynote speaker this fall! We hope you will be able to join us Friday, October 12 for a time of encouragement and fellowship. Through the end of next week only, MFI is […]