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 bill a step closer to a vote by the legislature and enactment. The bill, H.4813,
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 justice currently sitting on the U.S. Supreme Court. I got the news about a tremendous legal
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 sued and we would lose.” The showdown in Somerville has ended with a victory for
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 the academic year 2020/2021, private school enrollment in MA jumped by nearly 20% over the prior year. With
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. Unless, of course, they are a “professional athlete” or a “performing artist,” or “accompanying a
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 making a difference in the community. For 30 years, MFI has been on the front
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 family in the Commonwealth. This was clearly witnessed this past Wednesday evening when Massachusetts Family
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 new to MFI, but when they intersect with religious liberty and parental rights, we are
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 pastor in Worcester bring a lawsuit in federal court to avoid jail time for keeping
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 this weekend where I can actually see my children’s faces, and we can all give
