Posts from July 2016

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BREAKING: Campaign to repeal Bathroom Bill announced

by MFI News

I just got back a few hours ago from the bathroom bill repeal campaign launch.  We had a good crowd gathered in front of the statehouse, with the media in tow.  On behalf of a diverse group of community leaders, I was excited to announce the formation of “Keep MA Safe,” as a ballot question committee.  Keep […]

Mass Family Announces Bathroom Bill Repeal Effort

by MFI News

Petition filed with Secretary of State to repeal transgender bathroom law that endangers privacy and safety of women and children Monday, July 18, 2016 WOBURN — Massachusetts Family Institute is excited to announce the launch of a ballot referendum initiative to repeal the transgender bathroom, locker room and shower law.  Today, 21 courageous nd dedicated […]

Battle for Bathrooms and Showers Continues

by MFI News

MA Family Institute assesses options concerning newly passed Transgender Bathroom Law Thursday, July 14, 2016 The bathroom bill signed into last Friday by Governor Baker puts millions of women and children in our Commonwealth at risk.  Despite the thousands of calls and emails from concerned citizens to their legislators and our governor, our elected officials on […]

Governor Fails to Protect MA Women and Children

by MFI News

Massachusetts Family Institute | News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:   Lena Wakim | lena@mafamily.org | 781.569.0400   Governor Fails to Protect MA Women and Children In his decision to sign the Bathroom Bill, Governor Charlie Baker has opened the door for predators to enter public bathrooms, locker rooms and showers and to abuse this vague legislation.  Even in […]

Bathroom Bill could be in effect THIS WEEKEND!

by MFI News

We learned yesterday that the bathroom bill is out of conference committee and on its way to the Governor’s desk.  It could get there as early as tomorrow, and, because the committee has added an “emergency preamble” to it, the law would go into effect as soon as the governor signs it.  That means your wife […]

Transgenderism now promoted in the U.S. Military

by MFI News

As we celebrate Indepence Day this weekend, we remember those who fight to preserve that independence, our military.  Unfortunately, their freedom is under renewed attack by the LGBT agenda. Just today, the Department of Defense has announced it is now officially promoting transgenderism in the armed services. The Daily Signal reports,   “Senior U.S. officials told AP that […]

National loss, but local victory for the pro-life movement

by MFI News

The pro-life movement experienced mixed results this week on both ends of the life spectrum. Sadly, the abortion industry in Texas was placed above the law as the U.S. Supreme Court shot down a Texas requirement for abortion clinics to meet basic health and safety standards. The president of our counterpart in Texas, Jonthan Saez, eloquently […]