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MTPC in the News

MTPC is frequently asked to comment on issues affecting the transgender community. The following are highlights of recent articles featuring MTPC members and staff, and related public appearances.
 

8/15/2010, Boston Phoenix: Federal trans-formation by David S. Bernstein
7/15/2010, Boston Herald: Backers push for passage of transgender bill by Katie Carlin
7/14/2010, Boston Phoenix: "Bathroom Baker," Meet "Bathroom Bill"
7/14/2010, WWLP: Advocates push transgender bill
7/14/2010, Dedham Transcript: Transgender bill held up as supporters press lawmakers
7/14/2010, Associated Press: Transgender advocates urge passage of bill
7/14/2010, Boston's Channel 5: Transgender Groups Pushing 'Bathroom Bill'
5/13/2010, Boston Globe: Frank will keep transgender rights in employment nondiscrimination bill (on Federal ENDA)
5/11/2010, Bay Windows: Transgender Rights Bill receives more support, extended deadline
5/6/2010, StateHouse News: Senator sees further hold-up on transgender bill
5/6/2010, BlueMassGroup.com: Advancing Transgender Civil Rights by Rep. Carl Sciortino (D-Somerville)
5/5/2010:  MA Bishops Send Letter to Legislators in Support of Transgender Nondiscrimination Bill [walkingwithintegrity.blogspot] [virtueonline.org]
5/5/2010: Boston City Council unanimous in support of transgender rights [South End News]  [Bay Windows, w/resolution text]
4/29/2010, Worcester Telebram: Transgenders still wait for their rights
4/29/2010, Melrose Free Press: Tisei downplays split with Baker on transgender bill [also 5/6 in Stoneham Sun]
4/28/2010, Bay Windows: Parents offer support for Transgender Rights Bill
4/28/2010, Bay Windows: Trying to pass the transgender civil rights bill
4/28/2010, WGBH Greater Boston: Rallying for transgender rights (video, link expires 4/29)
4/28/2010, Patriot Ledger: Transgender rights does not belong in budget bill [letter to the editor in response]
4/27/2010, BlueMassGroup.com: Roll Call in the House on Transgender Amendment
4/27/2010, Boston.com On Liberty blog: Equality is nothing to fear
4/27/2010, Associated Press: Transgender parents push for kids' rights [BostonChannel.com]
4/27/2010, Associated Press: Transgender activists push back on rights bill  [Herald] - [Globe]
4/25/2010, Boston Globe: Backers rally around transgender bill
4/23/2010, Boston Phoenix: Brown-nosing and flip-flopping
4/22/2010, Associated Press:  Transgender fight takes shape
4/22/2010, Boston Globe: Baker looks both ways on gay rights
4/22/2010, Worcester Telegram: Transgender legislation poses dangers
4/21/2010, Patriot Ledger: Gay, transgender rights an election-year wedge issue again
4/21/2010, Bay Windows: Transgender bill becomes hot button issue
4/21/2010, Bay Windows: Shame, shame on you, Charlie Baker
4/21/2010, Patriot Ledger: Gay, transgender rights an election-year wedge issue again
4/21/2010, Associated Press: Transgenderbill divides Mass. gov. candidates  [Globe]
4/21/2010, Boston Globe: Patrick makes pitch for transgender bill
4/20/2010, Boston Globe: Patrick reiterates support for transgender bill
4/20/2010, Boston Globe: Transgender bill opens door to party clash
4/20/2010, Boston Globe: No, it's not a bathroom bill (editorial)
4/20/2010, Associated Press: Mass. gov. candidates split on transgender bill [Globe]
4/20/2010, Edge Boston: Mass GOP Ticket at Odds Over Trans Rights
Hundreds Lobby for Transgender Protections in MA (pdf)
On Top Magazine, Jan 2010
Antibias law sought for transgender people (pdf)
The Boston Globe, July 14, 2009
Out with the old, spin with the new (pdf)
The Boston Globe, Dec 26, 2008
Mass Transgender Political Coalition working for anti-discrimination law
Indymedia, Dec 11, 2008
Gunner Scott Speaks at Prop 8 Rally
Nov 15, 2008
Transgender Women make statement on reality TV (pdf)
The Boston Globe, Oct 7, 2008
Alleged Theft Jeopardizes Sciortino Reelection Bid
New England Blade, by Zachary Violette - May 28, 2008
Trans rights bill put into study
Bay Windows, by Ethan Jacobs - Mar 20, 2008

Photos from Judiciary Committee hearing
March 4, 2008

Trans rights bill likely delayed
Bay Windows, by Ethan Jacobs - Mar 19, 2008
Advocates turn out en masse for transgender civil rights bill
Bay Windows, by Ethan Jacobs - Mar 6, 2008
Protections for transgender people can't wait
Bay Windows, by Laura Kiritsy - Mar 6, 2008
AG Martha Coakley's testimony in support of HB 1722
Bay Windows, by Laura Kiritsy - Mar 4, 2008
Governor Deval Patrick's testimony in support of HB 1722
Bay Windows - Mar 4, 2008
Barney Frank's testimony in favor of H.B. 1722
Bay Windows, by Laura Kiritsy - Mar 4, 2008
Gunner Scott becomes first paid MTPC employee
New England Blade, by William Henderson - Jan 17, 2008
The Time is Now: Speak Up for Transgender Equality
New England Blade, Gunner Scott - Feb 29, 2008
Trans bill briefing draws a crowd
Bay Windows, by Ethan Jacobs - Jan 17, 2008
Trial by fire
Bay Windows, by Ethan Jacobs - Jan 16, 2008
Scott to head MTPC, HRC and local orgs provide financial support
Bay Windows, by Ethan Jacobs - Jan 10, 2008
2007 In Review: Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition takes aim at non-discrimination hate crimes legislation
New England Blade, by William Henderson - Jan 03, 2008
MTPC wins Boston Foundation grant
Bay Windows, by Ethan Jacobs - Dec 19, 2007
MTPC gives thanks
Bay Windows, by Susan Ryan-Vollmar - Nov 20, 2007
Lobby day training
Bay Windows, by Ethan Jacobs - Sep 20, 2007
Emerson makes restrooms gender-neutral (pdf)
The Boston Globe, Sept 1, 2007
MTPC targets 17 lawmakers in 17 days
Bay Windows - Aug 8, 2007
City Council approves transgender ordinance
Bay Windows, by Beth Berlo - Oct 31, 2002