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MA Parents Sound the Alarm, Nation Takes Notice

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

April 17, 2025 No Comments

The Fight Isn’t Over: Burlington Survey Controversy Grows

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.

April 17, 2025 No Comments

Massachusetts Lawmakers Dodge Vote to Protect Girls’ Sports

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

April 15, 2025 No Comments

Spring Sports Are Back—So Is the DEI Pledge. Here’s What to Do.

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)

April 10, 2025 No Comments

Burlington Parents Demand Answers on Explicit Student Survey

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

April 10, 2025 No Comments

Protecting Our Values. Defending Our Rights. Empowering Our Communities.

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

April 3, 2025 No Comments

The 2025 Reclaiming Education Conference was a Huge Success!

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

April 3, 2025 No Comments

Standing Up for Life: MFI Courageously Testifies at State House to Reject Physician-Assisted Suicide

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

April 3, 2025 No Comments

Trump Administration May Halt Planned Parenthood Funding Over DEI Compliance

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

March 27, 2025 No Comments

Parents Beware, LGBT Ideological Observances May Be Scheduled in Your Child’s School Next Week

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

March 27, 2025 No Comments

Action Alert: Sign Up to Testify Against Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill Next Wednesday!

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

March 26, 2025 No Comments

MFI and Global Partners Call on the UN to Prioritize Protecting Children Over Gender Ideology

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 20, 2025 No Comments

World Down Syndrome Day: A Call to Protect the Most Vulnerable

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

March 20, 2025 No Comments

A Pro-Life Perspective on President Trump’s IVF Executive Order

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

March 13, 2025 No Comments

A Way Out for Workers Who Feel Trapped in the Abortion Industry

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

March 6, 2025 No Comments

Detransitioners say stop harming minors. Boston Children’s Hospital says full steam ahead.

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

March 6, 2025 No Comments

Liam Morrison’s Fight for Free Speech Boosted by Trump’s Executive Order

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.

March 6, 2025 No Comments

PRESS RELEASE: Massive Ad Campaign Launched to Counter Misinformation Against Pregnancy Resource Centers

NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3.05.25Contact: Sam Whiting, [email protected]: 774.462.7043 Massive Ad Campaign Launched to Counter Misinformation Against Pregnancy Resource Centers American Center for Law and Justice

March 5, 2025 No Comments

MFI to Appeal Secret Gender Transition Case to SCOTUS

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

February 27, 2025 No Comments

Massachusetts Schools Are Ignoring Federal Directives—It’s Time for Parents to Take Action!

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

February 27, 2025 No Comments

Massachusetts Ranks 46th in Family Stability—Here’s Why It Matters

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

February 25, 2025 No Comments

Parental Alert! The “National Day of Reading” Pushes Transgender Brainwashing on Students

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

February 20, 2025 No Comments

MFI Signed Letter to CBS News Decrying Their Bias Coverage of Assisted Suicide

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

February 13, 2025 No Comments

Worcester Officials Vote to Become Transgender Sanctuary City

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

February 13, 2025 No Comments

MLLC to Serve as Local Counsel on Ivy League and NCAA Lawsuit

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,

February 6, 2025 No Comments

President Trump’s Recent Executive Orders: Implications for Title IX, Minor Gender Transitions, and K-12 Education

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

February 6, 2025 No Comments

Lawmakers and Advocates Rally at State House to Defend Fairness in Women’s Sports

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

February 6, 2025 No Comments

PRESS RELEASE: MLLC Sues Middlesex Community College for Discrimination

NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1.30.25Contact: Sam Whiting, [email protected]: 774.462.7043 Massachusetts Liberty Legal Center Sues Middlesex Community College for Discrimination MLLC is seeking justice for a Massachusetts

January 30, 2025 No Comments

Celebrate National School Choice Week

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

January 30, 2025 No Comments

PRESS RELEASE: MLLC Files New Defamation Lawsuit on Behalf of Bethlehem House PRC

NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1.29.25Contact: Sam Whiting, [email protected]: 774.462.7043 Massachusetts Liberty Legal Center Files New Defamation Lawsuit on Behalf of Bethlehem House PRC Reproductive Equity Now’s

January 29, 2025 No Comments

SCOTUS to Decide If Parents Can Opt Out of Gender and Sexuality Storybooks in Schools

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,

January 23, 2025 No Comments

What President Trump’s Executive Order on Gender Policy Means for MA

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

January 23, 2025 No Comments

Happy Religious Freedom Day, Plymouth.

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

January 16, 2025 No Comments

PRESS RELEASE: MFI Announces Rally and Press Conference for the Protect Female Athletes Bill

NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1.16.25Contact: Mary Ellen Siegler, [email protected]: 781-557-8326 Massachusetts Family Institute Announces Rally and Press Conference for Protect Female Athletes Bill It’s time to

January 16, 2025 No Comments

MFI Files Friend of the Court Brief to Support Religious Liberty and Parental Rights

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

January 15, 2025 No Comments

Breaking! Federal Court Strikes Down Biden Title IX Rule

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

January 10, 2025 No Comments

Christians Need Not Apply in the Plymouth School District

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.

January 10, 2025 No Comments

Victory! Controversial Vaccine Bills Stopped

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

January 2, 2025 No Comments

Promote The Sanctity of Human Life in Your Community!

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

January 2, 2025 No Comments

Framingham Elementary School Hosting Sexuality Themed Club for K-5 Students

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

December 19, 2024 No Comments

Supreme Court Will Hear Case To Determine Whether States Can Defund Planned Parenthood

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

December 18, 2024 No Comments

ACTION ALERT! Contact Legislators TODAY to protect religious exemption for vaccines!

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

December 13, 2024 No Comments

MFI Uncovers Shocking “Sex Guides” in Beverly Public Schools’ Curriculum Materials

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

December 12, 2024 No Comments

MFI Hosts National Reclaiming Education Conference with the Herzog Foundation

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

December 5, 2024 No Comments

Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Challenge to Tennessee Ban on Gender Transition Procedures for Minors

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

December 5, 2024 No Comments

MFI is making a difference for MA families!

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

November 27, 2024 No Comments

Friend of the Court Briefs Filed in Liam Morrison’s “There are Only Two Genders” T-Shirt Case

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

November 21, 2024 No Comments

Sutton High’s Drag Queen Performance: MFI’s Findings Unveiled

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

November 21, 2024 No Comments

Know Your Rights: Your Child’s Pediatrician Can’t Force You to Violate Your Religious Convictions

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

November 20, 2024 No Comments

The National Discourse is Changing on Males in Female Sports

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

November 14, 2024 No Comments

10 Ways That the 2024 Election Outcome Could Change Things in MA for the Better

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

November 14, 2024 No Comments

Victory! MA Rejects the Legalization of Dangerous Drugs

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%.

November 7, 2024 No Comments

School Committee Members, We Want to Connect with YOU!

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

November 7, 2024 No Comments

Vote NO on Question 4: Keep Dangerous Drugs Illegal!

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.

October 31, 2024 No Comments

Highlights from MFI’s 33rd Annual Banquet Celebration

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,

October 30, 2024 No Comments

Social Emotional Learning Sparks Concern Among MA Parents

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

October 10, 2024 No Comments

Take the Pledge. Pray. Vote. Engage.

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

October 4, 2024 No Comments

Free Speech Prevails as Tewksbury Library Reinstates Webinar on Biological Truth

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

October 4, 2024 No Comments

MFI Report: Smear Campaign Against Pro-Life Centers is Based on Fake and Biased Complaints

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

October 3, 2024 No Comments

Worcester Bishop Tells Parents “Opt Out of Sex Ed!”

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

September 26, 2024 No Comments

Take Action to Expand Education Freedom!

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,

September 19, 2024 No Comments

MFI Legal Center Secures Religious Accommodation for Another MA Nursing Student

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

September 18, 2024 No Comments

Is Sex on the Calendar at Your Child’s School?

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

September 11, 2024 No Comments

Dighton-Rehoboth Protects Female Athletes and Forfeits Game Against Team with Male Player

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

September 11, 2024 No Comments

DESE is Trying to Water Down the Sex Ed Opt Out Law. Massachusetts Liberty Legal Center is Pushing Back

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.

September 5, 2024 No Comments

Parents, Beware of School-Based Health Centers

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

September 5, 2024 No Comments

Is your student athlete being forced to sign a DEI pledge to play sports? If so, contact MFI.

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

August 29, 2024 No Comments

VICTORY: MFI Stops Senior Living Complex from Banning Bible Studies

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

August 29, 2024 No Comments

Top 10 Woke Things MFI Found in MA Schools

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

August 22, 2024 No Comments

BREAKING: Massachusetts Liberty Legal Center and ACLJ Sue State for Attacks on Pro-Life Centers

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

August 20, 2024 No Comments

MFI and National Allies Secure Victories for MA Churches Battling Anti-Religious Discrimination

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

August 16, 2024 No Comments

Governor Healey Signs Bill Redefining Parenthood and Reducing Children to Commodities

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

August 15, 2024 No Comments

MFI Launches Massachusetts Liberty Legal Center!

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

August 13, 2024 No Comments

MFI Sends Legal Letter to Wayland Public Schools Over Compelled Student Speech on Gendered Language

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

August 9, 2024 No Comments

MFI Supports MA Pregnancy Resource Centers Amidst Ongoing Opposition to Their Life-Saving Work

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

August 9, 2024 No Comments

MFI Banquet Speaker Seth Gruber Exposes Transgender Surgery Industry

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”

August 2, 2024 No Comments

Wins for Life and Education at End of MA Legislative Session! Controversial Parentage Equality Act Passed and Sent to Governor.

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

August 1, 2024 No Comments

Take Action! There’s Still Time to Protect Your Child’s School from Biden’s Destructive Title IX Rules!

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

August 1, 2024 No Comments

Last Week to Register for Biblical Worldview Workshop

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

July 25, 2024 No Comments

Important Legislative Update: Last Day of Formal Session is July 31st!

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

July 25, 2024 No Comments

MFI is Advancing Our Mission Protecting Faith, Family, and Freedom in the Commonwealth

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

July 25, 2024 No Comments

Governor Healey Hides Documents Related to Pregnancy Resource Center Smear Campaign

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

July 18, 2024 No Comments

MFI Safeguards the Religious Conscience Rights of Nursing Student

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

July 18, 2024 No Comments

MFI Protects a Family from Religious Discrimination at their Pediatrician’s Office

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

July 10, 2024 No Comments

Act now! Help protect MA schools from gender madness!

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

July 9, 2024 No Comments

Join MFI for One Day Biblical Worldview Workshop

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

July 3, 2024 No Comments

MFI Welcomes New Staff Members

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

July 3, 2024 No Comments

Dighton-Rehoboth School District Unanimously Approved Policy That Will Protect Females in Sports

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

July 3, 2024 No Comments

MFI Signed Amicus Brief on Case Before SCOTUS That Would Allow States to Direct Funding Away from Abortion Centers

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

June 28, 2024 No Comments

On the Second Anniversary of the Overturning of Roe v. Wade Healey Issues Executive Order Pandering to Abortion Lobby

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

June 28, 2024 No Comments

MFI Submits Comment Opposing Biden Admin’s Attempt to Loosen Marijuana Laws

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

June 20, 2024 No Comments

Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches $1 Million Malicious Campaign Attacking Pregnancy Resource Centers

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.

June 20, 2024 No Comments

MA House Unanimously Approves Parentage Act Commodifying Babies

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

June 14, 2024 No Comments

Happy Father’s Day from the MFI Team!

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

June 14, 2024 No Comments

Win: MFI Stops Blatant Anti-Christian Discrimination in Groton-Dunstable Public Schools

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

June 14, 2024 No Comments

Sutton and Sharon Parents Successfully Drive Change in Their School Districts

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

June 14, 2024 No Comments

Take Action Now! Stop the Parentage Bill That Reduces Children to Commodities!

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

June 11, 2024 No Comments

MFI and ADF Considering Appeal in Liam Morrison’s Case

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

June 10, 2024 No Comments

WIN! Massachusetts Federal Court Refuses to Dismiss Catholic Foster Parents’ Religious Discrimination Case

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

June 6, 2024 No Comments

MFI Seeking Plaintiffs to Challenge Schools Refusing LGBT Content Opt-Outs

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

May 31, 2024 No Comments

Join MFI at the Celebration of Life Day on June 25th at the State House in Boston

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

May 31, 2024 No Comments

Popular Children’s Book Fairs in MA Public Schools are Grooming Kids

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

May 30, 2024 No Comments

Hypocritical MIAA Hosts Celebration of Girls and Women in Sports Day

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

May 23, 2024 No Comments

Sutton School Committee Receives Strong Critique on Drag Queen Performance for Students

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

May 16, 2024 No Comments

Ashland High School Uses Daily Announcements to Invite Students to Groomer Groups

“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

May 16, 2024 No Comments

MFI Opposes MA Bill That Reduces Children to Commodities

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

May 9, 2024 No Comments

Announcing MFI’s 33rd Annual Banquet Speaker – Save the Date!

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

May 2, 2024 No Comments

MFI’s Reclaiming Education Conference Was a Huge Success

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

May 2, 2024 No Comments

Action Alert! Defeat Physician Assisted Suicide Now!

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.

May 1, 2024 No Comments

Biden Administration Radically Redefines Biological Sex

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

April 25, 2024 No Comments

Activist Administrators Responsible for Controversial Drag Queen Performance at Sutton High

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

April 25, 2024 No Comments

The Truth About Trans

“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

April 25, 2024 No Comments

Drag Queen Exposes Underwear to Children at School-Sponsored Event in Sutton

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

April 18, 2024 No Comments

Leominster Christian Teacher Challenges Secret Trans Policy

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

April 18, 2024 No Comments

Crisis in the Classroom: Escalating Violence and Indoctrination in MA Public Schools

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

April 12, 2024 No Comments

MFI Protects Pro-Life Pharmacist

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

April 4, 2024 No Comments

Opting Out of LGBTQ Content in School – The Problem and What Parents Can Do About It

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

March 27, 2024 No Comments

Register Now for MFI’s Reclaiming Education Conference

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

March 21, 2024 No Comments

Sex Ed Mandate Update: Legislators are Twisting Truth

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

March 15, 2024 No Comments

In Celebration of Women’s History Month: Advocating for Fair and Safe Competitions for Female Athletes

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

March 14, 2024 No Comments

Important Sex Ed Mandate Update

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

March 7, 2024 No Comments

MA Schools Are Offering Sexuality Themed Club for Elementary Kids

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

March 7, 2024 No Comments

Unveiling the WPATH Files: Exposing the Truth Behind “Gender-Affirming Care”

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

March 6, 2024 No Comments

What “Religious Liberty” Do I Have, Exactly?

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

February 28, 2024 No Comments

All hands on deck! Your kids are in danger! MA Senate votes on radical, pornographic Sex Ed Mandate Bill this Thursday! Tell Legislators to Vote NO!

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

February 26, 2024 No Comments

Another Young Female Athlete Injured by Unsafe MIAA Policies. Sign the Petition to Protect MA Girls!

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:

February 23, 2024 No Comments

“Gender inclusive” practices for preschoolers? DESE held a training for school officials that parents should know about.

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)

February 16, 2024 No Comments

Your efforts defeated the PRC Gag Rule, but we must keep up the fight on other bills!

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

February 13, 2024 No Comments

MA Pastors Support Pregnancy Resource Centers

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

February 9, 2024 No Comments

Celebrate National Marriage Week

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

February 9, 2024 No Comments

MFI and ADF Continue to Defend Liam Morrison’s Free Speech in Appeals Court Yesterday

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

February 9, 2024 No Comments

Call to Action! Defeat Sex Ed Mandate, Pornographic Schoolbooks, Physician Assisted Suicide Bills and Other Bills!

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

February 5, 2024 No Comments

Pregnancy Resource Centers Save Millions, Yet Face Unconstitutional Attacks

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

January 26, 2024 No Comments

MFI Sends Letter to MA DPH in Response to Targeting of Pro-life Medical Professionals

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

January 12, 2024 No Comments

MA Legislators Want Kids to Have Access to Pornographic Books in School

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

January 12, 2024 No Comments

Urgent! Stop the Pornographic Schoolbook Bills!

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.

January 5, 2024 No Comments

“There Are Only Two Genders” Appeal Proceeds to Next Stage

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

December 22, 2023 No Comments

Biden Rule Will Force Foster Parents to Affirm LGBT Ideology

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

December 7, 2023 No Comments

Can I Sue My Child’s School for Being Biased?

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

December 7, 2023 No Comments

MA Department of Health Pushes Chemical Abortions for College Students

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

December 5, 2023 No Comments

Run for Local Office! We’ll Train You!

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

December 5, 2023 No Comments

Stay Awake, Not Woke with the MFI Book Club

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

December 5, 2023 No Comments

On #GivingTuesday Protect Faith, Family, and Freedom in MA!

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

November 28, 2023 No Comments

MFI Testifies on Beacon Hill Against Radical Abortion Expansion Bill

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

November 22, 2023 No Comments

#GivingTuesday

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

November 22, 2023 No Comments

Call to Action! Stop The Abortion Expansion Bill!

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

November 17, 2023 No Comments

Uxbridge Public Schools Teach 8th Graders About Drag Queens and How to Consent to Sex

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

November 9, 2023 No Comments

MFI Testifies on So-Called “Book Ban” Bill

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

November 9, 2023 No Comments

Middle School Student Liam Morrison Awarded for His Courage at MFI Banquet

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

November 3, 2023 No Comments

Help protect children in your community. Run for school committee!

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

October 24, 2023 No Comments

Call to Action! Stop Physician Assisted Suicide in MA!

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

October 21, 2023 No Comments

MFI VICTORY in Worcester! Anti-life Ordinance Fails!

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

October 20, 2023 No Comments

Help Us Defend Life in Worcester from Radical Pro-Abortion Councilors!

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

October 13, 2023 No Comments

As MFI Fights the Graphic Sex Ed Mandate, Assisted Suicide Battle Looms

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

October 12, 2023 No Comments

BREAKING! State House Changed the Date of the Hearing on the Sex Ed Mandate!

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

October 5, 2023 No Comments

Urgent! Deadline to Sign up to Testify to Oppose the Sex Ed Mandate Has Been Changed to Tomorrow!

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

October 5, 2023 No Comments

MFI’s Advocacy Leads Billerica to Raise Pro-Life Flag on Town Property

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

October 2, 2023 No Comments

MA Schools Do Not Have to Adopt New Health Framework: Read Our Q&A Document

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

September 28, 2023 No Comments

MFI Banquet Speaker to Schools, “Don’t Touch the Kids!” Register to Attend Before Seats Are Gone!

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

September 26, 2023 No Comments

MA Department of Education Adopts Highly Controversial Health Education Standards

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

September 21, 2023 No Comments

MFI Helps to Secure Major Victories for Free Speech in Newburyport!

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

September 8, 2023 No Comments

Essential Back-to-School Resources for MA Parents

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

September 6, 2023 No Comments

MA Commission Seeks to Label “Non-affirming” Parents as Child Abusers

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

August 31, 2023 No Comments

Call to Action! Worcester City Council Proposes Anti-Pregnancy Resource Center Ordinances Despite City Solicitor’s Warnings.

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)

August 28, 2023 No Comments

Protect MA Children Now! 4 Days Left for Public Comment on Sex Ed Standards!

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

August 24, 2023 No Comments

Sex is on the School Calendar… All Year Long

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

August 18, 2023 No Comments

Victory for Pregnancy Resource Centers in Easthampton!

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

August 4, 2023 No Comments

Abortion Lobby Is a No Show at PRC Gag Rule Hearing

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

July 27, 2023 No Comments

MFI Raises Strong Defense to Guard Religious Exemptions and Parental Rights at Hearing on Vaccine Bills

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

July 27, 2023 No Comments

URGENT! Hearing on Vaccine Bills Re-scheduled. Register to Testify by Monday, July 24th, 5 PM.

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

July 21, 2023 No Comments

ACTION ALERT! Stop the Pregnancy Resource Center Gag Rule!

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

July 19, 2023 No Comments

ACTION ALERT! Stop the Vaccine Bills!

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

July 14, 2023 No Comments

See You at the Library – August 5th, 2023

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

July 11, 2023 No Comments

Call to Action for Easthampton Residents to Protect Pregnancy Resource Centers – Contact Mayor LaChapelle today!

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

July 6, 2023 No Comments

Let Freedom Ring – Religious Liberty Wins at SCOTUS and in Massachusetts

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

July 3, 2023 No Comments

Governor Healey Wants MA 3rd Graders to Learn That They Can Change Genders

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

June 28, 2023 No Comments

Message From Our Banquet Speaker! Register Now to Attend!

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

June 13, 2023 No Comments

Massachusetts Still Needs Fathers

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.)

June 6, 2023 No Comments

Call to action! The Sex Ed Mandate could be brought for a vote soon!

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

June 2, 2023 No Comments

The Trans-industrial Complex in MA

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

May 26, 2023 No Comments

Defeating Satan, Defending Free Speech, and Announcing our 32nd Annual Banquet Speaker

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

May 6, 2023 No Comments

Liam Morrison Censored AGAIN – MFI Prepares to Take Action

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

May 5, 2023 No Comments

MFI Fights for Free Speech Rights of Courageous Middleborough Student

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

May 2, 2023 No Comments

Don’t miss these opportunities to protect faith, family, and freedom in MA!

MFI endeavors to preserve and strengthen Massachusetts’ most valuable and vital resources – its families. The future of our Commonwealth depends, ultimately, on the strength,

April 27, 2023 No Comments

MA SJC Ruling: Public Bodies Can No Longer Silence Dissent

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

April 4, 2023 No Comments

MA Schools Are Harming Children – Learn What You Can Do

“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

March 24, 2023 No Comments

MFI Victories for Faith, Family, and Freedom in MA!

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,

March 23, 2023 No Comments

After School Satan Clubs Coming to a School Near You

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

March 17, 2023 No Comments

Protect Children! Host a Pastor Story Hour in Your Community!

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

March 16, 2023 No Comments

Did you miss the MFI Book Club? Watch the recording!

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

March 3, 2023 No Comments

ICYMI – There’s Still Time to Join the MFI Book Club Event Tonight!

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

March 1, 2023 No Comments

MFI School Committee Candidate and Campaign Training This Saturday – Share with Friends!

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

February 23, 2023 No Comments

MA Supreme Court Ruling on Preborn Life Exposes Abortion Hypocrisy

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

February 22, 2023 No Comments

Leadership Change at Massachusetts Family Institute

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

February 17, 2023 No Comments

Exciting Update on the Record-Breaking Sex Ed Opt Out Movement in Worcester!

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

February 15, 2023 No Comments

MFI Records Request Reveals MassHealth Spent $7.6 Million on “Gender Transition” Treatments for Children

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

February 2, 2023 No Comments

Learn How To Survive the Chaos of Our Cultural Crisis

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

February 1, 2023 No Comments

Boston’s SatanCon: A Weekend of Blasphemy and Remembrance?

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

January 31, 2023 No Comments

First, they came for the pastor, then they came for the mom

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

January 18, 2023 No Comments

BREAKING: Chelmsford Library restores today’s Pastor Story Hour after MFI intervenes.

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

January 13, 2023 No Comments

Highest Court in MA Upholds Life!

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.

December 20, 2022 No Comments

What I saw in D.C. this week…

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

December 8, 2022 No Comments

ICYMI Discover School Options in MA Webinar

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

November 22, 2022 No Comments

Pro-Life Students Counterprotest Boston Women’s March

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

November 10, 2022 No Comments

Video Highlights from MFI’s 31st Annual Celebration!

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

October 17, 2022 No Comments

It’s almost Bring Your Bible to School Day!

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

October 4, 2022 No Comments

‘Pro-Choice’ Cambridge Targets PRCs

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

September 29, 2022 No Comments

MA Pregnancy Centers Ask AG Healey: Why Won’t You Help?

Press Release to Re: Civil Rights Protections of Pregnancy Resource Centers to Attorney General Healey

September 12, 2022 No Comments

Remembering Kris Mineau

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

September 9, 2022 No Comments

They can’t make our kids say it.

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

September 1, 2022 No Comments

What Happened to Choice? Attacks continue from all quarters on MA Pregnancy Resource Centers

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,

August 26, 2022 No Comments

It’s everywhere.

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.

August 22, 2022 No Comments

Back to School Special: Pledges, Pediatricians & Porn

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

August 17, 2022 No Comments

MFI is First in The Fight Protecting Children in Education

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

August 10, 2022 No Comments

BREAKING: Results from Beacon Hill’s end-of-session legislative push!

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

August 2, 2022 No Comments

RELIGIOUS EXEMPTIONS UNDER ATTACK

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

July 28, 2022 No Comments

Radical Abortion Bill On Governor’s Desk!

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

July 28, 2022 No Comments

Warren’s disinformation war on women.

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…

July 22, 2022 No Comments

Massachusetts Pregnancy Resource Centers to A.G. Healey and Senator Warren, “Please Come and See Who We Are and What We Do.”

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.

July 21, 2022 No Comments

Worcester Pro-life Centers Vandalized!

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.”

July 7, 2022 No Comments

Our Banquet Speaker Just Won a Big Supreme Court Case Yesterday!

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

June 29, 2022 No Comments

BREAKING: Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

We are delighted to announce the news of Roe v. Wade’s overturning!

June 24, 2022 No Comments

What is the Abortion Industry’s Next Move?

“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

June 21, 2022 No Comments

UPDATE on bill to remove religious exemption to vaccines for K-12th grade students

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

June 2, 2022 No Comments

NBYPT Drag Show: It was what we thought it would be.

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

May 17, 2022 No Comments

They’re Definitely Not Grooming Kids in Newburyport

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

May 11, 2022 No Comments

BREAKING: 9-0 Victory in Boston Christian Flag Case!!

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

May 2, 2022 No Comments

Somerville Finally Allows Church To Open New School

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

April 27, 2022 No Comments

Defending Parental Rights in Ludlow, MA

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

April 19, 2022 No Comments

We’re Blowing The Whistle On MIAA’s CRT & LGBTQ Indoctrination!

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

April 14, 2022 No Comments

MIAA NOT Enforcing Mandatory DEI Pledge and Training

If you have a student athlete who was recently told they have to sign a “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Pledge” to play high school sports,

April 7, 2022 No Comments

Somerville Refuses to Allow Local Church to Open Religious School Citing Religious Beliefs

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

March 31, 2022 No Comments

What is A Woman?

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

March 23, 2022 No Comments

Who Came Up With The Term “Gender Identity” Anyway?

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

March 17, 2022 No Comments

Uncle Becky and the Priestesses of Abortion

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

February 8, 2022 No Comments

When Harry Became Sally

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

February 4, 2022 No Comments

Weeping For Our Children

“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

January 21, 2022 No Comments

Boston: Christians and the Unvaccinated are Second Class Citizens

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.

January 14, 2022 No Comments

This Pandemic Targets Children

Transgenderism is a communicable disease, and it is raging like wildfire through our children – especially young girls. I recently spoke with a parent in

January 13, 2022 No Comments

FW: BREAKING: 30 States Oppose Biden Vaccine Mandate, Via SCOTUS Brief Of Family Councils

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

January 7, 2022 No Comments

Is Your Child’s School Surveying Their Sexual Preferences?

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

December 15, 2021 No Comments

Support MFI Tomorrow on #Giving Tuesday

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

November 29, 2021 No Comments

MFI’s 30th Annual Fundraising Banquet a Tremendous Success!

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

October 25, 2021 No Comments

Continued Success in Worcester!

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

September 14, 2021 No Comments

Read How MFI Is Protecting Religious Liberty and Parental Rights in MA!

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

August 20, 2021 No Comments

MA Outbreak: It was what you thought it was.

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

August 5, 2021 No Comments

Sex Ed Mandate On The Move

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

July 21, 2021 No Comments

Vaccine Mandate Hearing Runs Over 15 Hours!

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

July 13, 2021 No Comments

They ARE “coming for your children!”

When I debated a lesbian activist on the Dan Rea Show and claimed (correctly, as it turns out – see Somerville and Cambridge) that legal

July 9, 2021 No Comments

30th Anniversary Fundraising Banquet

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

July 2, 2021 No Comments

MFI Lawsuit Against Baker Stops Unfair COVID Restrictions on Churches

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

May 21, 2021 No Comments

Tomorrow: Sex Ed Mandate Hearing!

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

May 19, 2021 No Comments

Church Takes Baker to Court!

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

May 11, 2021 No Comments

MFI’s Mary Ellen is ‘on call’ for MA families

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

April 30, 2021 No Comments

When the “Epidemic Intelligence Unit” Calls

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

April 29, 2021 No Comments

Exposing the Lies

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

April 1, 2021 No Comments

With Easter Approaching, New Bedford Under Fire for Church Restrictions

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

March 26, 2021 No Comments

The Lie of “Safety”

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

March 26, 2021 No Comments

ICYMI: MFI Book Club Session 1

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

March 19, 2021 No Comments

Babies For Those Who Won’t Make Them

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

March 9, 2021 No Comments

SIECUS, Sex Toys, and Sex Education Standards in Massachusetts

** 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

March 3, 2021 No Comments

Starting Soon: the MFI Book Club

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

February 26, 2021 No Comments

Are We Next?

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

February 1, 2021 No Comments

Attend the March for Life

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.

January 13, 2021 No Comments

Defend Life in 2021

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.

January 7, 2021 No Comments

Infanticide Becomes Law

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

December 30, 2020 No Comments

Christmas Eve Miracle Stops Infanticide?

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

December 26, 2020 No Comments

Kill The Bill, Not The Baby

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

December 21, 2020 No Comments

Supreme Court Win Helping Churches In MA

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,

December 4, 2020 No Comments

New Bedford Rescinds 100 Person Restriction on Church Gatherings in Light of Recent US Supreme Court Decision

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

December 4, 2020 No Comments

Join Me In Prayer This Weekend

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

December 2, 2020 No Comments

MA Senate Embraces Infanticide

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

November 19, 2020 No Comments

Breaking News! Roe Act Amendment 759 Passes in House Under Cover of Night

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

November 13, 2020 No Comments

Infanticide Act Being Debated Today!

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

November 10, 2020 No Comments

MFI Helps Parents Protect Their Kids

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

October 7, 2020 No Comments

The Chicken Is On Us!

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

October 5, 2020 No Comments

2 Weeks To Go!

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

October 2, 2020 No Comments

MFI – Helping The Next Generation

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

September 29, 2020 No Comments

Trump and Cardinal O’Malley Fighting on Behalf of Life!

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

September 29, 2020 No Comments

Why Pastors Support MFI

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,

September 29, 2020 No Comments

Whose “Legacy” Will We Honor?

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

September 24, 2020 No Comments

How MFI Helped Nan and Her Daughter

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

September 15, 2020 No Comments

MFI’s Annual Fundraising Celebration

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

September 10, 2020 No Comments

Celebrate 400 Years of Faith, Family and Freedom

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

September 3, 2020 No Comments

MA Vaccine Mandate

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

August 20, 2020 No Comments

Protect Your Children In Education

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

August 6, 2020 No Comments

The Lethal Intersection of Abortion, Organ Trafficking, and Fetal Experimentation

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

July 21, 2020 No Comments

Big Win For Religious Schools

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,

July 9, 2020 No Comments

Reopening Of The Church – Phase III Guidance

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

July 9, 2020 No Comments

ROE Act Supporters Double Down on Secret Underage Abortions

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

July 8, 2020 No Comments

BREAKING: State Can’t Discriminate Against Religious Schools!

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

July 1, 2020 No Comments

Gorsuch Gaslights America

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

June 17, 2020 No Comments

Somerville Mayor Keeps Churches Closed

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,

June 11, 2020 No Comments

Reopening of the Church Webinar Follow Up

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

May 21, 2020 No Comments

BREAKING: MA Releases Guidelines for Church Reopening

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

May 18, 2020 No Comments

Persistent Threats to Parents and Church Reopening Update

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

May 18, 2020 No Comments

Harvard Attacks Homeschoolers & Reopening the Churches

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

May 13, 2020 No Comments

Learn What’s Being Sent To Your Kids’ Inbox

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.

April 29, 2020 No Comments

Defending Faith Family and Freedom During COVID-19

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

April 29, 2020 No Comments

Corona Effect On Churches

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

April 20, 2020 No Comments

Docs Weigh In, Trans-sports, Aid To Churches

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

April 1, 2020 No Comments

Planned Parenthood Promoting Porn for Stay-at-Home Sex Ed

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

March 27, 2020 No Comments

Church and Abortion in The Age of Corona

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

March 25, 2020 No Comments

How To Homeschool When You’re Not A Homeschooler

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

March 18, 2020 No Comments

Flawed Study Used by Sex Ed Mandate Supporters

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

February 10, 2020 No Comments

Bibles vs. Voodoo Dolls in MA Schools

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

January 31, 2020 No Comments

Pornographic ‘Comprehensive Sexuality Education’ in Massachusetts Public Schools

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

January 17, 2020 No Comments

20,000 Dead Babies Isn’t Enough for Massachusetts Liberals

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

January 15, 2020 No Comments

Everything you need to know about the Sex-Ed Mandate

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

January 14, 2020 No Comments

MFI Responds to Christianity Today Article

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

December 31, 2019 No Comments

Nativity at the State House – You’re Invited!

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

December 18, 2019 No Comments

MFI Informs Stoneham Parents About Pornographic Sex Ed

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)

December 18, 2019 No Comments

In a Blue State, Parents Beat Planned Parenthood’s Sex Ed Push

(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

December 10, 2019 No Comments

#GivingTuesday

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

December 3, 2019 No Comments

3 Things to be Thankful 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

November 29, 2019 No Comments

Exclusive Briefing for Landmark Religious Liberty Case

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

November 19, 2019 No Comments

Last Call to Help Stop Taxpayer Funded Abortion

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

November 12, 2019 No Comments

Federal Ruling Reinstates Protections for Faith-based Adoption Agencies

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

November 12, 2019 No Comments

Newburyport Votes to Ban Retail Marijuana

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

November 12, 2019 No Comments

MFI Helps Lynn Parents Advocate Against “Free” Contraception in their Schools

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

November 8, 2019 No Comments

#GenderSnowperson?

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

November 1, 2019 No Comments