Write a personal letter to your legislator

It's vital for legislators to hear from supporters of "An Act Relative to Gender-Based Discrimination and Hate Crimes", including you. Please write your legislator a letter about why you support this legislation and why you want them to support it.

1. Look up your legislators at www.wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.php
2. Check here to see if your legislator is a co-sponsor of the bill already.
3. If your legislator is a co-sponsor, please send a short "Thank You" note only.
4. Send letters to both your Representative and Senator.

Wondering what to say? Think about:

1. Why does this issue matter to you? (Do you care about civil rights, do you know trans people who have been discriminated against or harassed, etc)
2. Who do you know that is affected? (family member, partner, friend, co-worker, teacher, etc)
3. Why should legislators care? (You work/live/vote in MA, you are testifying about something personal or emotional that might affect their constituency, etc.)
4. What are the most important things you need to get across? Remember, your letter should be no longer than a page or two.

What everyone should include:

• Your name and some identifying characteristic such as your work or your relationship to the transgender community.
• Your connection to Massachusetts (where you live/work/vote/go to school).
• The name of the bill you are testifying in support of: "An Act Relative to Gender-Based Discrimination and Hate Crimes".
• Why this issue is important to you and why the legislators should support it.

Once you've sent your letter, please fill out MTPC's contact reporting form so we know who is getting letters.

Hold a Letter Writing Party

Holding a letter writing party is a great way to generate a number of letters to a diverse number of legislators. Invite your friends, family and co-workers over for a night of letter writing for "An Act Relative to Gender-Based Discrimination and Hate Crimes". Contact info@masstpc.org to receive a letter writing party kit that includes instructions, sample letters, list of legislators, paper, and envelopes.

Download "An Act Relative to Gender-Based Discrimination and Hate Crimes" Letter Writing Party Kit (pdf):

• Letter Writing Instructions
• Talking Points: About the Legislation
• Hosting a Letter Writing Party