4th Annual Rally to End Period Poverty
On October 5th, we were joined by over 75 activists from all over Massachusetts for the 4th Annual Rally to End Period Poverty! Activists...
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- Oct 31
I AM Bill Passed Unanimously in the Senate!
On Thursday, October 26th, the State Senate unanimously passed the I AM Bill, S. 1381, An Act to Increase Access to Disposable Menstrual...
Sasha Goodfriend
- Jun 12
I AM Bill Heard in the Joint Public Health Committee
The I AM Bill had a successful hearing in the Public Health Committee, this past June 6, 2023! Huge thank you to Kelly Davis, Kezie...
Sasha Goodfriend
- Jan 31
I AM Bill refiled for the 3rd legislative session
Write your State Senators and Representatives to add their names as a co-sponsor to H.534 & S.1381: An Act to increase access to...
Sasha Goodfriend
- Jun 12, 2022
Period Art Pop Up
We're taking menstruation out of the closet and spreading awareness around menstrual equity. We invited creatives to participate in a...
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- Apr 12, 2022
RALLY TO END PERIOD POVERTY
Join the Massachusetts Menstrual Equity Coalition at our Rally to End Period Poverty at the State House on Thursday May 24, 2022 at 4pm!...
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- Mar 24, 2022
Bring a comprehensive menstrual equity bill to a vote in the House!
On March 3, 2022 the Senate unanimously voted to pass the I AM bill and it now has moved to the House Ways and Means Committee. This past...
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- Feb 5, 2022
Menstrual Product Program Launches in Fall River Schools, Shelters and Community Centers
Leading feminist organization Mass NOW awarded $150,000 Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant with partner nonprofits United...
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- Feb 5, 2022
Pass the I AM Bill this session!
The MA Menstrual Equity Coalition has been fighting since 2019 to pass the I AM bill, a bill that would ensure menstrual products - a...
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- Feb 4, 2021
Massachusetts Lawmakers: Prioritize Period Poverty in the Pandemic Recovery Plan
As we begin the 192nd Legislative Session - we know we cannot go back to business as usual. The pandemic has reminded us how essential...
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- Jan 13, 2021
Coalition Update: Massachusetts Authorizes $500,000 for Menstrual Products in Shelters
Dear MME Coalition, On Wednesday we were on the verge of sending an exciting update regarding funding for menstrual products, and the...
Sasha Goodfriend
- Oct 18, 2020
Day in the Life of a Menstrual Activist: Bria Gadsden
Interviewed by Diya Khullar What are your pronouns? She/her/hers. Why did you get involved in menstrual equity work and what does this...
Sasha Goodfriend
- Jul 22, 2020
The I AM Bill
Have you ever noticed the lack of public access to menstrual products? Non-menstruating people go into the bathroom expecting their basic...
Sasha Goodfriend
- Jul 21, 2020
Menstrual Equity Utopia
We believe that a world without period poverty is possible. In a utopian reality, where menstrual equity is actualized, we’d see a few...
Sasha Goodfriend
- Jul 19, 2020
What is Period Poverty?
Half of the world menstruates. And the average menstruating person uses over 9,000 pads or tampons throughout their lifetime, resulting...
Sasha Goodfriend
- Jun 30, 2020
A Statement of Solidarity with Black-led Organizations and Businesses in the Period Space
The work and voices of black activists, black-led organizations, and businesses in the period space are undeniably essential and valuable.
Sasha Goodfriend
- Jun 16, 2020
Action Alert: Call the Health Care Financing Committee about the I AM Bill!
This Thursday is the deadline for the I AM Bill to be reported favorably out of the Health Care Financing Committee!
Sasha Goodfriend
- Jun 16, 2020
Join our Next Meeting!
We've got our next coalition meeting on June 17, 1PM EST! Email mmecoalition@gmail.com to get the zoom link!
Sasha Goodfriend
- Jun 4, 2020
New Zealand will provide free menstrual products in all schools by 2021
The New Zealand government announced that free menstrual products will be provided in schools (serving students ages 9 to 18-years-old)...
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