Despite parent pushback, Newton Public Schools has made it their habit to tell concerned parents seeking to opt-out of sex-ed “No,” intentionally embed sexuality and gender identity lessons across all grade levels. Mahmoud v. Taylor could have important implications for this injustice!
Last month, along with allies from across the nation, MFI signed onto an amicus brief that would support parents’ rights in education.
SCOTUS has agreed to take on two new cases to protect women’s sports against radical gender ideology that could have important implications for the Commonwealth.
We need your help with multiple crucial bills in Massachusetts! A hearing on several important bills was just announced for July 10th. There are both
In a 6-3 decision issued this morning, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that religious parents have the constitutional right to opt their children out of
The MA Senate is scheduled to vote on bill S. 2522/2538 this Thursday. This dangerous bill, deceptively named An Act strengthening health care protections in the
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major victory for children and families in United States v. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee’s law banning dangerous gender transition procedures
We told you last week about how the Salem Public School Committee was poised to pass a policy amendment that would have banned all religious organizations
In a time when it’s easy to stay silent, the courage of a few can speak volumes. We are witnessing this right now as three
Last month, we warned you about how some MA public schools were celebrating pride month early this year, and how others had scheduled drag-related events where students performed in
On Friday, June 6, 2025, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Health held its fourth hearing in four years on legislation seeking to eliminate the religious
Centuries ago, the Salem Witch Trials showcased how unfounded assumptions and mass hysteria can lead a mob to target innocent victims, often those whom society
This month, MFI proudly joined dozens of allied organizations across the country in signing a letter to Congress in support of the Families’ Rights and
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it is officially recognizing June as Title IX Month, a significant and encouraging shift away from the
A stunning new study has confirmed what pro-life advocates have warned for decades: the abortion pill is not safe, and it’s harming women, many of
We need your help to stop vaccine mandates in Massachusetts! A hearing on these bills was just announced. Sign up by 5pm TOMORROW to testify in opposition
Back in early May, we updated you on Burlington parents’ ongoing fight for accountability and policy change following the administration of the explicit Youth Risk
We’re thrilled to share a recent win for religious freedom in Massachusetts public education! Through the Massachusetts Informed Parents (MIP) Facebook group, MFI’s grassroots initiative
We learned today that the Supreme Court of the United States has decided not to review the decision in Liam Morrison’s First Amendment case. While this
We are excited and encouraged to report that last week, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court handed down an extraordinary win for religious liberty and parental
We recently alerted you that some Massachusetts schools’ “Pride” celebrations and activities are launching weeks ahead of the official Pride Month in June. Arlington and
We invite you to celebrate with us on October 17th at the Boston Marriott Newton as we highlight the foundational role of faith, marriage, and
For decades, pro-life Americans have been forced to bankroll Planned Parenthood with their hard-earned tax dollars. Now, we have a powerful opportunity to stop it.
Thank you to everyone who testified in support of the Protect Female Athletes Bill this past Tuesday at the State House in Boston! Your compelling arguments
Massachusetts Family Institute is proud to announce the launch of the Massachusetts Education Resource Center (MERC), a new initiative designed to empower school committee members, educators,
The saga over the sexually explicit survey scandal in the Burlington school district continues. Last month, we told you that district parents alerted us that their middle
As the academic year enters its final months, parents should stay alert to LGBTQ activism within their local school districts. In some Massachusetts schools, such as Arlington,
If you follow the Massachusetts Informed Parents Substack, you may recall our February report exposing the graphic and age-inappropriate sex ed curriculum adopted by the Blackstone-Millville Regional
We need your help to protect girls’ sports in Massachusetts! Sign up to testify in support of H.584/S.350, An Act to ensure fairness and safety in school sports. The Joint
In August 2024, the Massachusetts Liberty Legal Center (MLLC), in partnership with the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), filed a federal lawsuit against the Commonwealth of
Back in February, we told you about two new tools parents could use to push back against indoctrination and protect girls’ sports and spaces in
Last week, we reported that Burlington Public Schools gave a sexually explicit survey to middle and high school students, including some as young as 6th grade.
On Wednesday, the Massachusetts House of Representatives quietly passed a supplemental budget bill containing a common-sense provision to protect girls’ sports, but instead of standing on principle, lawmakers
With the spring sports season now in full swing, many Massachusetts parents are discovering that, despite recent efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
Over the last weekend in March, disturbing reports emerged from Burlington Public Schools (BPS). Parents alerted us that their middle and high school students had been given
For more than 30 years, Massachusetts Family Institute has been the leading voice for family values in the Commonwealth, defending life, religious liberty, and parental
We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for a powerful time of networking and inspiration at the Reclaiming Education Conference on Monday! Your
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who took the time to testify in opposition to HB2505/SB1486, the Physician-Assisted Suicide Bills, at yesterday’s
The Trump administration is reviewing grants to organizations like Planned Parenthood, potentially freezing $20 million in funding to the abortion giant, as part of an
As the school year flies by and students across MA get ready to turn another page on the calendar, our Sex on the School Calendar comes to
We need your help to defeat physician-assisted suicide in Massachusetts! Sign up to testify in opposition to HB2505/SB1486, An Act relative to end of life
We are pleased to announce that we have signed onto the joint statement, “Protecting Children from Gender Ideology,” which was presented at the UN Human
March 21st marks World Down Syndrome Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the lives, abilities, and potential of individuals with Down syndrome. People with Down
Last month, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), directing his Domestic Policy Council to develop recommendations
Abortion enthusiasts not only encourage women to shout their abortions but they also honor the doctors who perform them. Abortion Provider Appreciation Day is next
Detrans Awareness Day is next Wednesday, March 12th. Since its inception in 2021, this annual observance has highlighted the dangers of the transgender agenda through
Since being sent home for wearing his “There Are Only Two Genders” t-shirt, Liam Morrison has become a courageous symbol of free speech and truth.
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Last week, we received word that the First Circuit Court of Appeals had ruled against our clients in Foote v. Town of Ludlow. We filed this case in 2022 and
Despite new Executive Orders from President Trump aimed at protecting girls’ sports and stopping ideological indoctrination in K-12 education, Massachusetts schools continue to ignore these
Recently, our pro-family counterpart in Ohio released a new report that includes a ranking of states based on family stability and sustainability. The Family Structure Index measures
Back in September, we warned parents about special observance days and events related to sexuality and transgender ideology showing up in public schools. Parents need to know
MFI recently signed a letter to CBS News condemning their biased coverage of physician-assisted suicide (PAS). Despite assurances from a CBS producer that the network
On Tuesday, the Worcester City Council passed a resolution declaring the city a sanctuary for transgender-identifying individuals. In line with the council’s recent approval of
The Massachusetts Liberty Legal Center is serving as local counsel in a groundbreaking new lawsuit filed by former University of Pennsylvania women’s swimmers Grace Estabrook, Margot Kaczorowski,
After the November 2024 election, we shared ten ways we hoped the Trump administration would bring positive changes to Massachusetts. In less than a month
Yesterday, MFI hosted a rally and press conference at the Massachusetts State House in Room 222 to show support for HD.297/SD.627, An Act to Ensure Safety
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This week across the nation, education freedom advocates are celebrating National School Choice Week, a time to highlight the critical importance of ensuring every family
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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an important case that could have significant implications for parental rights in education. The case, Mahmoud v. Taylor,
Mere hours after taking office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal
Today is Religious Freedom Day, but is Plymouth really honoring it? In the video clip below, watch as Selectman Kevin Canty questions school committee candidate
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MFI filed an amicus brief in a case at the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court this week to support the right of parents to refuse vaccinations
Yesterday, a federal court in Kentucky issued a ruling that struck down the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule in its entirety. As we previously reported, this new
On Monday the Plymouth School Committee and Select Board appointed a DEI community activist to temporarily fill a short-term vacancy left on the school committee.
In December we sent out an alert asking you to contact your legislators and tell them to vote no on several vaccine bills. These overreaching
This January, we reaffirm the profound value and dignity of every human life. Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, observed on January 19th, is more than
Last spring we told you about Rainbow Clubs, the sexuality-themed clubs for kids as young as kindergarten popping up in some MA elementary schools. Modeled
We are happy to report that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Kerr v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, a case which will decide whether states can
Contact your legislators NOW to protect students’ religious exemptions for vaccines! Also, contact House Minority Leader Representative Brad Jones and tell him to block a
MFI recently discovered that Beverly Public Schools (BPS) is using the controversial Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) approach in their sex ed curriculum. A troubling excerpt
This week MFI had the incredible honor of hosting the National Reclaiming Education Conference, in partnership with the Herzog Foundation, and we are beyond thrilled
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in United States v. Skrmetti, a case involving a legal challenge to Tennessee’s law banning gender transition procedures for
Dear Friend of the Family, This past year was a record-breaking one for Massachusetts Family Institute achievements. We look back over 2024, with gratitude to
We are continuing to fight for Liam Morrison, the courageous Middleborough student who was sent home from school for wearing his “There Are Only Two Genders” t-shirt. We recently
It was the skirt ruffle heard round the world. Back in the spring we told you about how a drag queen named Diva D ended up
It’s common knowledge that physicians swear an oath to “do no harm.” But sadly, here in Massachusetts, some pediatricians’ offices have broken that oath and
The national conversation around biological males competing in women’s sports is shifting significantly. This issue has evolved into a prominent topic of public debate, with
Last Tuesday, Americans voted decisively in hopes of changing the direction that our country is headed. But what does the election outcome mean for us
The legalization of dangerous drugs was once again on the ballot this November. However, Massachusetts voters rejected this referendum by a margin of 57% to 43%.
Are you a MA school committee member who wants to make positive change in your district? Do you want to pass conservative policies that honor
Dangerous drugs will once again be on the ballot in this upcoming election. On November 5th, we urge you to vote NO on Question 4.
We are happy to report our 33rd Annual Fundraising Banquet was a resounding success! Thank you to our guests and sponsors for their generous donations,
MFI recognizes the challenges that Massachusetts parents face in overseeing their children’s education. To support them, we stay informed about developments in K-12 public schools
Join one million voters who are taking the pledge to pray for our nation, vote in every election, and engage in the process of civic
On October 2nd, Tewksbury Public Library was scheduled to host a Zoom webinar titled “Males and Females are Different and that Matters in Sports.” For
We’ve been keeping you informed about our state government’s ongoing efforts to defame pro-life pregnancy resource centers (PRCs). Although these charitable organizations do heroic work
Massachusetts schools are sexualizing students with comprehensive sexuality education curricula taught in districts across the state. While the absurd and obscene nature of this curriculum
Through our Church-Based Learning Center Initiative, MFI is partnering with Massachusetts churches to increase parents’ choices for their children’s education. Now, on the federal level,
Over the past few months, MFI has had the opportunity to help multiple people who have been discriminated against due to their religious objections to
It’s that time of year again, when parents of school-aged kids everywhere are inundated with stacks of back-to-school paperwork in the form of handbooks, lunch
In a statement on Monday, Dighton-Rehoboth’s Superintendent Bill Runey announced that the female field hockey team would be forfeiting an upcoming game against Somerset Berkley
One year ago this month, the MA Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) voted to accept the Department’s new Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Framework.
MA public schools are undermining parental rights at every turn by indoctrinating children in political and sexual ideologies being promoted in classrooms, school programs, and
Back in late 2021, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) voted to require all student-athletes agree to a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion pledge and take
When Lester Smith read an article naming New Bedford, MA as the least “Bible-minded” city in America, he felt God’s call to start a Bible
In the coming weeks, a new school year will begin across MA. Children of all ages will soon be back in the classroom, meeting new
When MFI launched Massachusetts Liberty Legal Center last week, we told you that the time to retreat is over; together, it’s time to advance. That
In 2022, we informed you about the anti-religious discrimination encountered by Vida Real, a large Hispanic church in Somerville, when they sought approval from their
The radical agenda to undermine the traditional family and threaten the core values that have long formed the foundation of our society began here in
We are excited to announce the launch of Massachusetts Liberty Legal Center, a nonprofit legal center dedicated to restoring fundamental rights in Massachusetts. MLLC’s mission
As part of MFI’s Sex Ed Map Project, which makes curriculum reports from local school districts available for parents, MFI has reviewed thousands of pages
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is no friend to pregnancy resource centers (PRCs), as demonstrated by Governor Healey’s recent smear campaign on the so-called “Dangers of
We are very excited to have Seth Gruber, founder and president of The White Rose Resistance and host of the podcast “The Seth Gruber Show”
MFI is celebrating wins for life and for the protection of children in education at the end of the Massachusetts legislative session! The final day
A few weeks ago, we told you about a recent legal decision that bars schools attended by the children of Moms for Liberty members from following the
Massachusetts Family Institute and our sister-organization, the Rhode Island Family Institute, invite you to join us for an exciting ONE DAY workshop presented by the
The last day of formal session for the MA House and Senate is July 31st! This means that you have just one more week to
Strong families preserve the health of our communities, state, and nation. That’s why MFI will never stop our vital work strengthening MA families and protecting
We’ve been keeping you informed about the State’s outrageous and unethical smear campaign against pro-life pregnancy resource centers (PRCs). As a refresher, the Massachusetts Department
Dear Friend of the Family, Last week, we told you about a victory we were able to achieve for a young mom whose infant daughters
Dear Friend of the Family, You’d be forgiven for thinking that people of faith are now “out of the woods” when it comes to vaccines
We’ve told you before about the Biden Administration’s outrageous and troubling rewrite of the Title IX rules. These expansive and complicated rules, scheduled to go into
Massachusetts Family Institute and our sister-organization, the Rhode Island Family Institute, invite you to join us for an exciting ONE DAY workshop presented by the Family
We are thrilled to welcome Adam Rondeau and Michele Caronna to the MFI team! They will focus on empowering and equipping parents and pastors to
Last week, the Dighton-Rehoboth school committee unanimously approved a policy update that allows coaches and student-athletes to choose whether to compete against teams that include
Along with dozens of other family policy councils across the country, MFI signed on to a “friend of the court” brief written by attorneys from
Monday marked the two-year anniversary of the SCOTUS decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling
The Biden Administration is moving to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, rescheduling it from a Schedule I controlled substance to a Schedule III controlled substance
Last week the Healey-Driscoll administration launched a dishonest and malicious smear campaign defaming charitable pregnancy resource centers (PRCs) that help women and children in need.
The MA legislature voted unanimously to approve HB4672 “An Act to Ensure Legal Parentage Equality,” a bill that would enshrine “intent-based parenting” in Massachusetts law, making it
A father’s role in the home is crucial to the family’s well-being, and without his leadership, the family suffers. Without the leadership of fathers, society
We recently took swift action to put an end to blatant anti-Christian discrimination in Groton-Dunstable public schools. A local parent tipped us off to the
Back in April, we told you about the controversy that erupted in Sutton where photos emerged of a drag queen dancing on a table in
The House is expected to vote on HB4672, the Parentage Equality Act tomorrow, Wednesday, June 12th. We urge you to contact your legislators right away
Dear Friend of the Family, We received word yesterday that the First Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against Liam Morrison, the brave 7th-grade student
Things can often seem bleak for religious liberty here in Massachusetts. But every so often, we hear about victories that shine light into the darkness
MFI is seeking plaintiffs for a potential lawsuit to challenge schools that refuse to allow students to opt out of gender identity and sexual orientations
While pregnancy resource centers (PRCs) outnumber abortion clinics 3 to 1, fewer than 50% of Americans know what they are, or how they offer the
Scholastic Book Fairs are held all the time in MA schools (click this link to see if one is scheduled at your child’s school). You probably have
Yesterday the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) hosted the “Massachusetts Celebration of Girls and Women in Sports Day” at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. This special day
Last month we told you about the drag queen who danced on a table at Sutton High School’s Connections Conference (ConCon), and we exposed the
“Want to earn six hours of community service and get a better understanding of gender identity?” This was the question posed to Ashland High School
Last week, we filed joint testimony with Them Before Us to oppose H.1713, a bill that would undermine families and harm children in Massachusetts. Led
Save the date for the MFI 33rd Annual Fundraising Banquet, October 18th! The theme of this year’s banquet is “Advancing Together: One Win At A
Over 100 parents and church and learning center leaders attended MFI’s Reclaiming Education Conference on Tuesday, making it a huge success! We are especially grateful
The Physician Assisted Suicide bill has passed favorably out of the Senate Healthcare Finance Committee and is now before the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Last Friday, the Biden administration released its new Title IX regulations. The new regulations contain many dangerous elements, including a redefinition of biological “sex,” changing
Last week, we told you about Diva D, the ruffly-bottomed drag queen who made national news by doing cartwheels on a table and exposing his
“Gender-affirming care” has been in the headlines over the last couple of months, and if you share our concern about chemically and surgically altering the
Over Easter weekend, we got wind that something wild had gone on in Sutton. Pictures surfaced of what appeared to be a drag queen, dressed
How would you feel if you found out that the people who you had trusted to educate and support your child had been secretly providing
MA public schools are becoming increasingly unsafe for students. Instances of violence, alongside the troubling trends of sexualization and indoctrination of children, raise profound concerns
Did you know that state and federal laws require employers to offer reasonable accommodations for the religious beliefs of their employees? A pro-life pharmacist who
It’s no secret that students in Massachusetts public schools are inundated with content promoting sexual activity, alternate sexual orientations, and sexual and gender confusion. We sounded
You are cordially invited to MFI’s Reclaiming Education Conference, a groundbreaking event hosted in collaboration with the Herzog Foundation! Are you a parent who needs an
The MA Senate recently passed the radical Sex Ed Mandate, euphemistically called the Healthy Youth Act (HYA). It is not certain whether the House will
The month of March is Women’s History Month, a dedicated time to honor and reflect on the contributions of women throughout history, including their strides
Last week the MA Senate passed the radical Sex Ed Mandate. It’s one step closer to making it to the Governor’s desk! Speaker Mariano has
Did you know that some MA schools offer sexuality-themed clubs for elementary students? Rainbow Club, and a similar group called Rainbow Alliance, are clubs for
A startling revelation emerged this week with the release of leaked files from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). These documents, obtained by
Most Americans have some idea that the US Constitution guarantees a right to religious liberty. As I’ve practiced constitutional law, however, I’ve often been approached
The state Senate plans to vote on the radical Sex Ed Mandate, this Thursday, February 29th and they’ve revised it to make it even worse than it
MFI is asking all of our supporters to sign and share a petition to protect girls sports in Massachusetts. You can find the petition below. Here are the details:
If you have a child in the public school system in MA and you don’t receive the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
Well done, MA advocates! Because of your efforts to tell your legislators to oppose the Pregnancy Resource Center Gag Rule, the Committee on Consumer Protection
In the wake of Roe v. Wade’s demise, the rage of abortion activists is now highly focused on shutting down the charitable work of pregnancy resource centers
In a world that prioritizes individual desire and instant sexual gratification over life-long commitment, celebrating the beauty and inherent goodness of Biblical marriage has never
Yesterday, MFI and Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys represented Liam Morrison at a hearing before the First Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston. Liam and his
We can stop the Sex Ed Mandate, Pornographic Schoolbooks, Physician Assisted Suicide bills, and other bills that threaten life and parental rights, but your legislators
This week marked what would have been the 51st anniversary of Roe vs. Wade. Instead, we are celebrating the over 30,000 babies saved since it was overturned
Wakefield, MA – Today, Massachusetts Family Institute sent a letter to Robert Goldstein, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, in response to a memorandum
Senators Julian Cyr (D-Truro) and John Francis Moran (D-Suffolk) filed the deceptively named bills, “An Act regarding free expression“ HB4229/SB2528, because they want to allow
MA legislators want to make it nearly impossible to remove pornographic material from K-12 public school libraries and give woke activist school librarians more power.
Last week, MFI and Alliance Defending Freedom filed our final brief with the First Circuit Court of Appeals in Liam Morrison’s case, asking the Court
Dear Friend of the Family, It seems the headlines inform us almost every day of new attacks on our faith, families, and freedom. That’s why
As an attorney, I’ve represented churches, individuals, and a small business in free speech, religious liberty, and religious discrimination matters. This means that people often
Dear Friend of the Family, It is hard to imagine how Massachusetts could become any more radically pro-abortion. Yet, the day before Thanksgiving, the Massachusetts
Register for our dynamic Campaign Candidate Training on Saturday, January 6th! Protect children from sexualization and indoctrination in MA schools and safeguard parental rights! Protect
The MFI Book Club with Refresh Ministries invites you to join us on January 20th, at 7 PM for an evening with the author of
Dear Friend of the Family, The victories that MFI is winning to defend faith, family, and freedom are reverberating across the Commonwealth. MFI stands up
Dear Friend of the Family, Last week we alerted you about a hearing on the Radical Abortion Expansion bill, HB1599/SB1114 held at the State House
Dear Friend of the Family, This week families across the Commonwealth will gather to celebrate Thanksgiving. During these special times with our loved ones, we
Dear Friend of the Family, The Joint Committee on the Judiciary set a hearing date of Tuesday, November 21, 2023, for the Radical Abortion Expansion
At MFI, uncovering shocking content in MA public school classrooms is nothing new. Through our Sex Ed Map Project, we receive and analyze the sex
Dear Friend of the Family, Last week, the MA Legislature held a hearing on a bill that would ban “book banning” by public libraries. Supporters argued the
Dear Friend of the Family, We are happy to report our 32nd Annual Fundraising Banquet was a resounding success! Thank you to our guests and
Dear Friend of the Family, MA public schools are sexualizing and indoctrinating children. Graphic sex ed, woke curriculum, transgender ideology, and policies that undermine parental
Dear Friend of the Family, Hundreds showed up in person and virtually to the hearing on the Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS) bill yesterday, Friday, October
Dear Friend of the Family, After more than a year of deliberation, MFI has helped to secure another great victory for pro-life pregnancy resource centers
Dear Friend of the Family, As we previously reported, members of the Worcester City Council are the latest to propose ordinances that would target the free
Dear Friend of the Family, Even as we battle sexual indoctrination in schools, the Legislature is poised to take up the issue of assisted suicide
The Joint Committee on Education just announced yet another change to the hearing on the Sex Ed Mandate bills HB544/SB268. The hearing will now be held
UPDATED 10/5 at 4:30 p.m. EST: The Joint Committee on Education just announced yet another change to the hearing on the Sex Ed Mandate bills HB544/SB268. The
Remember Shurtleff v. City of Boston, the Christian flag case in which the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled last year that Boston could not exclude Christian messages
Last week, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) voted to adopt the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)’s new Comprehensive Health and
From transgender ideology indoctrination in public schools to highly sexualized content in school curricula, libraries, music, and social media, the hearts, minds, and bodies of
This week, the Board of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) voted unanimously to approve the finalized version of the radical new
It seems that public officials in Massachusetts are more willing than ever to blatantly violate the First Amendment, whether by forcing people to affirm a
As the school year begins, parents across the Commonwealth are concerned about the sexual indoctrination pervading their local school districts. Student clubs like the Gender
This summer, Governor Healey proposed a new Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Curriculum Framework for MA public schools. Since that announcement, we have been sounding the alarm about the
Since the demise of Roe v. Wade, MA state and local elected officials and activist groups have declared war on pro-life pregnancy resource centers (PRCs)
MA schools are sexualizing kids, and they will ramp up their efforts if the new sex ed teaching standards proposed by the MA Department of
Across the state, student clubs like the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) set aside a day, a week, or sometimes even a month to promote
Since the demise of Roe v. Wade, MA state and local elected officials and activist groups have declared war on pro-life pregnancy resource centers (PRCs) that help
Would you believe it if we told you that the pro-abortion lobby didn’t show up this past Monday to testify in support of the Gag
On Wednesday, hundreds of Massachusetts residents defended their religious liberty and parental rights during a hearing for several vaccine bills before the MA Joint Committee
The Joint Committee on Public Health will conduct an in-person and virtual public hearing on several vaccine bills Wednesday, July 26th, at 9 am. These bills
The Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure announced yesterday that they have scheduled a hearing for the Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) Gag Rule, HB377 and
The Committee on Public Health announced this morning that they have scheduled a hearing for the vaccination bills, HB604, SB1391, and HB2151/SB1458 for Wednesday, July
You’ve seen the headlines about drag queen story hours hosted in local libraries with adult sexual performers reading books to children and indoctrinating them into
Easthampton Residents, We encourage you to EMAIL OR CALL THE MAYOR this afternoon and use our talking points below to continue the fight to protect Pregnancy
We are praising God that at the end of last week, the Supreme Court handed down some major victories for religious liberty which will have
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s administration wants 3rd graders to learn that they can change their gender. But teaching gender ideology to students as young as
It’s clear there is a battle waging for the hearts, minds, and bodies of our children. MFI is leading the charge to protect them from
Beginning this week and running for the month of June, MFI is sponsoring two billboards promoting the message that “Massachusetts Needs Fathers.” (See images below.)
Planned Parenthood-backed leftists at the State House, led by Representative Jim O’Day, (D-West Boylston) and Senator Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) are boasting that they may finally
At this point, it cannot be denied that Massachusetts schools are actively indoctrinating students in progressive gender ideology, and the state is medicalizing them with
MFI had an eventful week engaged in a spiritual and legal showdown. Through intercession with other believers and an intervention with a MA public school
At the end of last week, MFI received a call from a mom in Middleborough who told us that her stepson had been censored by
At the end of last week, MFI received a call from a mom in Middleborough who told us that her stepson had been censored by
MFI endeavors to preserve and strengthen Massachusetts’ most valuable and vital resources – its families. The future of our Commonwealth depends, ultimately, on the strength,
The Massachusetts SJC recently ruled in Barron v. Kolenda that city councils, school boards, and other public officials cannot silence speakers at public meetings on
“The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles but to irrigate deserts. Theright defense against false sentiments is to inculcate just
Our shared family values continue to be under daily attack in MA, especially the sanctity of life, parental rights, the definition of male and female,
In January, we informed you that The Satanic Temple (TST), headquartered in Salem, is holding its second annual “SatanCon” in Boston next month. Advertised as
In January, we reported that MFI achieved a victory for free speech and religious liberty in Chelmsford after a pastor story hour event was canceled
Did you miss the MFI Book Club? Don’t worry. We recorded it for you! Last night, we gathered virtually to discuss the book Strange New World with
Just in case you missed our previous announcements about the MFI Book Club, there’s still time to register! Gather with us virtually this evening at
MA schools are sexualizing and indoctrinating children. Graphic sex ed, woke curriculum, transgender ideology, and policies that undermine parental rights are harming students. Common-sense policies
We were pleased to learn that last Tuesday the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) handed down a ruling which reaffirmed that the murder of an unborn baby
Late last month, President and CEO Andrew Beckwith informed the Board of Directors and staff that he has accepted a leadership position at Southern Wesleyan
In May of 2021, I testified in front of the Worcester school committee and predicted that if they approved the use of the graphic 3Rs
It’s no secret that Massachusetts has been at the forefront of promoting radical gender ideology in our nation. Boston Children’s Hospital made headlines last summer
MFI is at the forefront of addressing the harms of the sexual revolution to MA families. From our report on fatherlessness to our resources helping
With the Satanic Temple’s headquarters located in Salem, MA, it is no surprise that Satanists have decided Boston will be home to their second national
First, they came for the pastor, then they came for the mom. Last week we shared with you about how the woke mob pressured the
I am excited to report that MFI achieved a victory last night for free speech and religious liberty in Chelmsford. Pastor Kendall Lankford of The
Yesterday, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) issued its opinion in Kligler v. Healey, holding that there is no right to physician-assisted suicide in Massachusetts.
On Monday morning, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis. I was there, among dozens
Did you miss our recent Discover School Options in MA webinar? Don’t worry, we recorded it for you! Parents have had enough of the sexualization
Last month, students at Gordon College, a Christian college in Wenham, Massachusetts, stood alongside Students for Life to counterprotest the Women’s March. As both a
What a wonderful chance to celebrate faith, family, and freedom we had this past Friday at the MFI 31st Annual Fundraising Banquet. In case you
It’s that time of year again––Bring Your Bible to School Day is this Thursday, October 6th! Our national counterpart Focus on the Family has a
To no one’s surprise, Cambridge has jumped on the anti-life bandwagon. Last week, the Cambridge City Council held an Ordinance Committee hearing to discuss banning pro-life pregnancy
Press Release to Re: Civil Rights Protections of Pregnancy Resource Centers to Attorney General Healey
On Monday, former Massachusetts Family Institute President Kris Mineau went home to be with the Lord. Kris served at the helm of MFI for over a decade, leading the
Last year, parents turned to MFI for help when their students were being required to sign a DEI Pledge in order to play high school sports. Requiring
It’s important to understand the full scope of this new war on PRCs, as it is becoming clear that in the wake of Roe v. Wade’s demise,
Last week, my sons and I had the privilege of serving on a missions trip to a remote rural town in the mountains of Guatemala.
With school starting soon for many of our children, I wanted to give you three timely reminders of how to protect your student from those
Every day it seems there is another story exposing the indoctrination and sexualization of children in public education. Across the country, concerned parents are showing
The 2021-22 legislative session in Massachusetts effectively ended early this morning. Bills that were not passed will most likely expire in December and have to
Last summer, hundreds of families testified in opposition to bills that would eliminate or limit the ability to claim a religious exemption to school vaccination
Our state legislature just gave Planned Parenthood a blank check to rewrite abortion laws in Massachusetts. Tell Governor Baker not to sign it! Our state
For the past two weeks, we’ve been telling you about the left’s post Roe campaign against Pregnancy Resource Centers and the women they serve. MA Senator Elizabeth Warren is helping lead the charge by spreading what can only be described as “disinformation” via her public attacks on PRCs…
In light of the disinformation circulating about pregnancy resource centers recently, it is clear that we need to do a much better job educating the public about who we are and what we do. “Pregnancy resource center” is a broad umbrella term that consists of licensed medical clinics, medical offices, maternity homes and parenting support centers.
Last night, two pro-life pregnancy resource centers in Worcester had their windows smashed and were vandalized with spray paint by abortion extremist group “Jane’s Revenge.”
On Friday, we witnessed the end of Roe v. Wade. We’re still fielding media inquiries on that historic victory, but we were handed another Supreme
We are delighted to announce the news of Roe v. Wade’s overturning!
“Keep abortion safe, legal, & rare.” This used to be the pro-choice mantra. It’s catchy because it paints a sanitized picture of the actually gruesome
The Massachusetts legislative committee on Public Health favorably reported on a bill that would remove the religious exemption to student vaccination requirements. This moves the
Many of you asked if we would follow up on last week’s email about the drag show for teenagers in Newburyport. After pushback from parents and concerned
Our culture has become so completely desensitized to the grotesque sexualization of children, people refuse to see it even when it’s right in front of
We all know that the Boston city government is ideologically liberal. But now we have confirmation that they are to the left of every single
SOMERVILLE SCHOOL COMMITTEE GRANTS PERMISSION FOR LOCAL CHURCH TO OPEN A RELIGIOUS SCHOOL AFTER MONTHS OF OPPOSITION. “If we didn’t vote to approve, we’d be
Last week, I filed a lawsuit in federal court on behalf of two families against public school officials in Ludlow, MA. The families are suing
In recent months the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletics Association (MIAA) has jumped onto the CRT bandwagon by forcibly enlisting all its affiliated athletes, coaches and athletic
If you have a student athlete who was recently told they have to sign a “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Pledge” to play high school sports,
Ever since the COVID lockdowns gave parents an abrupt and unanticipated window into their children’s classrooms, students and families have been flocking to private schools. For
If you haven’t seen this short video from yesterday’s Supreme Court nomination hearings, you need to. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson refuses to give a definition
I really do hope you’ll join our virtual Book Club on March 22nd with Ryan T. Anderson, author of When Harry Became Sally. I’m reading
Planned Parenthood and NARAL activists are now disguising themselves as clergy in an effort to dictate what our children are taught about sex in public
Recently we wrote about the transgender pandemic targeting our children. At MFI, we’re helping educate parents on the truth about transgenderism, and letting them know
“Herod… killed all the male children in Bethlehem… Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah: ‘A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping
Tomorrow, our commonwealth’s capital implements its vaccine “passport” mandate. Restaurants, event venues and fitness centers must begin requiring their guests show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Transgenderism is a communicable disease, and it is raging like wildfire through our children – especially young girls. I recently spoke with a parent in
CONTACT: Andrew Beckwith, [email protected], 781.569.0400 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2022 Wakefield, MA – Massachusetts Family Institute, along with representatives from 29 other states, has joined
Over the last several weeks, MFI has been alerted by parents in multiple towns regarding Panorama surveys being administered in their child’s school. Panorama Education
All over the country on November 30th Americans participate in #GivingTuesday. This online celebration provides an opportunity to give back to local non-profits who are
We are happy to report that our 30th Annual Fundraising Banquet was a tremendous success! It was a wonderful time to be together with hundreds of
We are confident that concerned parents in Worcester will accomplish this year the most effective OPT OUT of Sex Education movement we have ever seen
Be encouraged! You are not alone, even in Massachusetts! Many people share our common desire to preserve and protect religious liberty, the sanctity of life, and the
As you may have seen this week, the CDC has issued new guidelines recommending all students K-12 start masking again this fall. These guidelines, that
Get ready. Unfortunately, it is once again time to fight against the Sex Ed bills. Last week, the Sex Ed Mandate bills were voted out
In recent months, I’ve heard from many of you with concerns about COVID-19 vaccines, especially being mandated for children and college students. Vaccine issues are
When I debated a lesbian activist on the Dan Rea Show and claimed (correctly, as it turns out – see Somerville and Cambridge) that legal
Like many of you, my wife and I are making plans for the 4th of July weekend. Independence Day is an important holiday that our
We are pleased to inform you that Governor Baker has rescinded unfair COVID restrictions on MA churches. The Governor’s announcement came just days after a
The Joint Committee on Education announced a hearing on HB 673 and SB 318 “An Act Relative to Healthy Youth,” a euphemism for the Sex
As you know, MFI has been closely tracking the COVID-19 restrictions imposed on churches over the past year. In May of 2020, we helped a
Because of Covid-related school closures, parents have had a unique opportunity to observe and critique what is being taught to their children. One area of
I’m sure you’ve heard that beginning tomorrow, Governor Baker has declared we can now forego wearing masks outside. I’m looking forward to watching soccer games
For those of you who weren’t able to join us live on Tuesday night, we had the author of the MFI Book Club selection Live
The City of New Bedford is once again facing legal action for allegations of discriminatory treatment towards churches. According to a demand letter sent today
In case you missed it, Tuesday’s second installment of the MFI Book Club on Live Not By Lies is up online now. I think you’ll
In case you missed it, or weren’t able to attend live, we have week one’s recording of our Live Not By Lies book club up
Over the last week, I have sent you a couple of emails with the headline “Think This World Has Gone Mad?!” and encouraged you to
** Warning: this article contains graphic content. ** Why are “sex toys” in the same sentence as “education standards” in Massachusetts? I’m glad you asked! The
Over the weekend, author Ryan T. Anderson became the latest victim in big tech’s purge of conservative voices. Anderson, who currently serves as president of
In our thirty years of fighting for family values in the Commonwealth, MFI has consistently defended the definition of marriage as between one man and
Update: the March for Life is now a virtual event. Learn more here. This month marks 47 years of legalized abortion in the United States.
Tragically, nearly 1 million babies are aborted every year in the United States. Most years in Massachusetts over 18,000 babies lose their life through abortion.
On Monday, December 28th, the MA House of Representatives voted 107 to 46 to override Governor Baker’s veto of the ROE (“Infanticide”) Act. The 28th
At 1:35pm this past Thursday, as many of us were preparing for Christmas Eve church services or celebrations with friends and family, Governor Baker quietly
On Friday, the MA State Senate doubled-down on the Infanticide Act, by a vote of 32 to 8. (You can see how your senator voted
I imagine you’ve heard by now about the Supreme Court’s strong defense of religious liberty last week. In a decision issued the day before Thanksgiving,
The recent US Supreme Court decision barring NY Governor Cuomo from targeting churches and synagogues is making waves here in Massachusetts. Yesterday, the City of
In the coming days, the Infanticide Act will be sent to Governor Baker as part of the 2021 state budget. He can use his line
Yesterday, the MA State Senate passed its version of the Infanticide Act. As in the House, this was done as a “budget amendment.” When the
Dear Friend of the Family, 108 Massachusetts representatives waited for a lame duck session late last night and in the midst of the COVID health
The Infanticide Act is being debated on Beacon Hill TODAY! Yesterday, less than a week after the election, radical pro-abortionists announced that they would be
Listen to this MA mother explain how MFI helped her make a difference in her school district. After discovering highly inappropriate books containing explicit sexual
Have you signed up yet for the MFI Fundraising Celebration on Friday, October 16th? While we normally have 500 people join us for our banquet
Tune in two weeks from tonight to join MFI’s celebration of 400 years of Faith, Family and Freedom in Massachusetts! You’ll also hear about the
Please take a minute to hear from Chloe, one of MFI’s youngest supporters. She’s a full time college student and a small business owner, but
Earlier this year, I received a phone call from a new mother who was desperately trying to get help for her infant son. Her baby was
In May of 2020, MFI was able to effectively bring together almost 400 pastors from all across Massachusetts to sign a Letter to the Governor,
I’m sure you’ve all seen the news over the weekend about the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday. Sadly, radical abortion activists
Our theme for this year’s fundraising celebration is “400 Years of Faith, Family and Freedom.” Your gift or pledge today helps MFI continue to support families in
Over the past month, I’ve had the opportunity to visit several different churches on Sunday mornings, from a nondenominational Evangelical church to a Russian Orthodox
Registration is now open for MFI’s 29th Annual Fundraising Celebration! Will you join us on Friday, October 16th at 7pm for a celebration of MFI’s
A number of you reached out to me this morning concerned about a new vaccine mandate for children going back to school in MA. This
We had a great response to our Options for School webinar last Sunday evening! 2100 clicked on our webinar link! It was an information-packed event
Have you seen the latest Center for Medical Progress (CMP) investigative video release? In shocking sworn videotape deposition testimony, top Planned Parenthood and fetal trafficking
Good news for religious freedom and Christian education from the Supreme Court yesterday! In Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru, the court ruled that religious employers,
On July 6th, Massachusetts entered Phase III, Step 1 of the reopening process. Specific guidelines for churches and other “places worship” can be found at
Supporters of the languishing ROE (Infanticide) Act participated in a virtual rally yesterday to launch a renewed push for its passage. The bill (HB3320/SB1209) has
Finally, some good news from the Supreme Court this morning! After horrible decisions over the past week (the definition of sex in federal non-discrimination law
With everything else going on right now, you may have missed Monday’s Supreme Court ruling that “sex” discrimination includes “sexual orientation” and “transgenderism.” As bad
One month ago, MFI worked with nearly 500 pastors to send a strong message to our Governor to reopen the churches. Their voices were heard,
Yesterday we held a webinar to help pastors and church leaders understand more about the process of reopening the church here in the Commonwealth. We
Churches in MA are now permitted to begin reopening at up to 40 percent of their building’s capacity. In guidance released late last night, phase
Yesterday, I had the privilege of joining several distinguished speakers at the webinar entitled, “Who Owns Our Children? Home Education in an Authoritarian Age.” This
Benjamin Franklin once said, “Freedom is not a gift bestowed upon us by other men, but a right that belongs to us by the laws
During this time of national crisis, MFI has not wavered in our commitment to identify and defend against persisting threats to faith, family, and freedom.
Support Religious Schools At MFI, we strive to support the ability of all parents to educate their children as they deem best. That’s why we
As the Corona virus shut-down drags on, the threats to our religious liberties have increased alarmingly. On Easter, multiple MA churches were told they could
Assisted Suicide and Corona healthcare rationing Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak with two veteran Massachusetts doctors about the Assisted Suicide legislation pending on
While the entire world is dealing with trying to stop the spread of a deadly virus, Planned Parenthood and their allies have not stopped their
A week ago, MA schools closed. As of noon yesterday, the vast majority of businesses in the Commonwealth were ordered to shut their doors as
As of this morning, nearly one million Massachusetts children found themselves effectively ‘homeschoolers.’ Governor Baker’s order closing all public and private K-12 schools from now
The recent passage of the Sex-Ed Mandate in the MA State Senate has renewed concerns over graphic sex ed curriculum already being taught in classrooms
One of the most fulfilling parts of my job is assisting parents who contact the MFI office for help. Often, they call because their son
This article first appeared in the New Boston Post. Is it age-appropriate to introduce 12-year old children to anal sex? Is it medically accurate to
This article first appeared in Disrn News on January 11, 2020. A year ago, on the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, New York’s political leaders
As promised, here are the details on the Sex-Ed Mandate that’s coming up for a vote as early as this Thursday. We have received a
For nearly 30 years, Massachusetts Family Institute has worked for you, defending your family values in the Commonwealth. I’m grateful to have been with MFI
As people of faith, we should always be asking the Spirit to guide us along that fine line of sharing truth with others while also
Is it age-appropriate to introduce twelve-year old children to anal sex? Is it medically accurate to encourage students to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
(Originally Appeared in The Daily Signal on Nov. 26, 2019) Worcester, the second largest city in solidly blue Massachusetts, was the scene of a sex
After enjoying a time of thanks last week, today Americans all over the country are participating in #GivingTuesday. This online celebration is an opportunity for
We hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday yesterday, full of fellowship and delicious food. In this season of thanksgiving, we often take time to reflect
The Supreme Court will soon hear oral arguments on a case with potentially tremendous implications for religious liberty and school choice. The lawsuit, brought in
For the past few months, volunteers from across the state worked hard to collect signatures that will put ending taxpayer funding abortions on the 2020
The executive branch delivered an enormous victory for religious freedom last week when the President reversed an anti-religious ruling from the Obama administration. Days before
It was election day this week across the country. At MFI, we believe that participating in elections is an important part of being “citizens of
Condoms, birth control pills, the birth control shot, and Plan B: These are all the contraception methods that the Lynn public school committee is considering
One story garnering a lot of attention this week is the Gender Snowperson that’s being taught to 4th graders in Lexington public schools. Yes. You read
Yesterday, I had the privilege of addressing the Students for Life club at Harvard Law School. They invited me to discuss the MA ROE Act
Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen several groups come out in support of the ROE Act – a bill that radically expands abortion –
As promised, for those of you who couldn’t attend our annual banquet last week (or for those who just want to re-watch the event –
MFI cordially invites you to the Celebration of Life Day at Beacon Hill! This coming Wednesday, October 30th, MFI is co-hosting the annual event to
Many of you contacted me this week expressing concern about a national news story out of Texas. For those of you who aren’t aware, 7-year-old
Thank you to all who joined us for our 28th Annual Fundraising Banquet. It was a huge success; thanks to your generosity, we set a
This week, MFI was at our nation’s capital, hearing from experts on issues related to life, liberty, and religious freedom. We were joined by our
This past Saturday, MFI staffers participated in a Peace March in Lowell. Hundreds of Lowell residents joined together to protest the recreational pot shops that
Can my kids really bring their Bible to school? Yes! And they should. Thursday, October 3rd, is Bring Your Bible to School Day. This nationwide event
The past two weeks have seen many blessings for pro-family advocates across the country and right here in Massachusetts! We hope you feel encouraged by
This summer, MFI partnered with Renew Massachusetts Coalition, Massachusetts Citizens for Life, and the MA Alliance to Stop Taxpayer Funded Abortion to successfully launch a
While Beacon Hill legislators debated adding a gender “X” designation to state IDs this week, it became clear that no one was actually looking at
Every year, over 500 guests from around the Bay State join together at MFI’s Annual Fundraising Banquet to hear from a dynamic pro-family speaker and
A year and a half ago, Joe Backholm, the former President of our sister organization the Family Policy Institute of Washington, shared with me his
Trans Activist in Lawrence Assaults 4-year-old Two weeks ago in Lawrence, a transgender “woman,” born Jakob Nieves, was arrested for sexually exploiting a 4-year-old girl. Nieves
Midnight on Monday this week was the deadline for healthcare providers receiving federal funds to demonstrate they would commit to no longer providing abortions. This
For those of us with kids in school, especially those involved in youth sports, this time of year often includes a visit to the pediatrician’s
Our lawmakers have been busy this summer working on a new legislative initiative affecting youth, one that many of us would likely support. In response
Dear Friend of the Family, A few weeks ago, MFI wrote on highschool girls in Connecticut who are fighting back against the transgender movement’s aggressive
If you haven’t heard, Planned Parenthood just fired their President and CEO, Dr. Leana Wen, because Wen wanted to focus primarily on “health care” issues
From the threat of infanticide to assisted-suicide, the fight for life currently dominates conversation among pro-family activists in the Commonwealth. With our attention rightly fixated
Dear Friend of the Family, Monday’s Judiciary Committee Hearing on the Infanticide Bill was a win for life. Over 700 pro-life advocates flooded the State
