Mass NOW In the News

“We have the opportunity to scale up solutions that work and show that we can create systems where we are not just surviving, but we are transforming the system so that we can thrive and be ourselves, unapologetically.”

-Sasha Goodfriend, Mass NOW Executive Director on GBH Amplifies: Malia Lazu — How can women thrive in 2025?

Politico: Galvin wades into congressional crypto fight. By Kelly Garrity, 9 October 2025.

Politico: Galvin wades into congressional crypto fight. By Kelly Garrity, 9 October 2025.

The Boston Globe: Meet the radical ruckus of We Make Noise Fest. By Victoria Wasylak, August 13, 2025

The Boston Globe: Meet the radical ruckus of We Make Noise Fest. By Victoria Wasylak, August 13, 2025

Live Music News and Review: Free Festival We Make Noise Happening August 23 in Downtown. By LMNR, August 8, 2025.

Live Music News and Review: Free Festival We Make Noise Happening August 23 in Downtown. By LMNR, August 8, 2025.

Commonwealth Beacon: Despite widespread support, ‘menstrual equity’ bill has stalled for two sessions in the House. by Bhaamati Borkhetaria, July 30, 2025

Commonwealth Beacon: Despite widespread support, ‘menstrual equity’ bill has stalled for two sessions in the House. by Bhaamati Borkhetaria, July 30, 2025

News From The States: Despite widespread support, 'menstrual equity' bill has stalled for two sessions in the House. By Bhaamati Borkhetaria, July 30, 2025.

News From The States: Despite widespread support, 'menstrual equity' bill has stalled for two sessions in the House. By Bhaamati Borkhetaria, July 30, 2025.

Boston.com: A study found toxic metals in tampons. Massachusetts advocates aren’t surprised. By Lindsay Shachnow, July 25, 2024

Boston.com: A study found toxic metals in tampons. Massachusetts advocates aren’t surprised. By Lindsay Shachnow, July 25, 2024

NBC Boston: Advocates stepping up as legislation fades on Beacon Hill to provide free period products. By Alison Kuznitz, July 23, 2025.

NBC Boston: Advocates stepping up as legislation fades on Beacon Hill to provide free period products. By Alison Kuznitz, July 23, 2025.

Athol Daily News: Legislators, activists advocate for menstrual equity bill inspired by Frontier students. By Mitch Fink, March 10, 2025

Athol Daily News: Legislators, activists advocate for menstrual equity bill inspired by Frontier students. By Mitch Fink, March 10, 2025

AXIOS Boston: Massachusetts schools, jails slowly expand access to menstrual products. By Steph Solis, Feb 6, 2024 -

AXIOS Boston: Massachusetts schools, jails slowly expand access to menstrual products. By Steph Solis, Feb 6, 2024 -

New Bedford Light: New Bedford addresses ‘period poverty’ as lawmakers push for free access to menstrual products. by Anastasia E. Lennon, January 31, 2024

New Bedford Light: New Bedford addresses ‘period poverty’ as lawmakers push for free access to menstrual products. by Anastasia E. Lennon, January 31, 2024

City of Boston News: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Menstrual Product Availability In City Hall. By Women's Advancement, March 1, 2024.

City of Boston News: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Menstrual Product Availability In City Hall. By Women's Advancement, March 1, 2024.

The Provincetown Independent: 2 Bills Would Advance State Health Equity Initiatives. By Aden Choate, November 8, 2023.

The Provincetown Independent: 2 Bills Would Advance State Health Equity Initiatives. By Aden Choate, November 8, 2023.

Commonwealth Beacon: Senate passes menstrual period equity bill. By Bhaamati Borkhetaria, October 26, 2023.

Commonwealth Beacon: Senate passes menstrual period equity bill. By Bhaamati Borkhetaria, October 26, 2023.

Boston Neighborhood Network Media: 9.1.23 BNN News Interview with Sasha Goodfriend, MassNOW. By BNN, September 1, 2023.

Boston Neighborhood Network Media: 9.1.23 BNN News Interview with Sasha Goodfriend, MassNOW. By BNN, September 1, 2023.

City of Boston News: Mayor Wu and Women's Advancement Announce Launch of Menstrual Equity Pilot. By Women's Advancement, August 14, 2023.

City of Boston News: Mayor Wu and Women's Advancement Announce Launch of Menstrual Equity Pilot. By Women's Advancement, August 14, 2023.

Cambridge Day: Girls can feel shame around periods even now, but Mpower changes tone with a party setting. By Lindsay Shachnow, June 19, 2023.

Cambridge Day: Girls can feel shame around periods even now, but Mpower changes tone with a party setting. By Lindsay Shachnow, June 19, 2023.

Harvard Radcliffe Institute: Striving for a Full Stop to Period Poverty. By Ivelisse Estrada, December 14, 2022.

Harvard Radcliffe Institute: Striving for a Full Stop to Period Poverty. By Ivelisse Estrada, December 14, 2022.

WGBH: Momentum: Remaking the Women's Political Contract. By GBH Forum Network, June 27, 2022.

WGBH: Momentum: Remaking the Women's Political Contract. By GBH Forum Network, June 27, 2022.

MassLive: Fighting period poverty: Massachusetts bill would make menstrual products free and accessible in public schools, prisons, and shelters. By Cassie McGrath, March 8, 2022.

MassLive: Fighting period poverty: Massachusetts bill would make menstrual products free and accessible in public schools, prisons, and shelters. By Cassie McGrath, March 8, 2022.

NBC Boston: 'A Necessity': Bill Would Make Menstrual Products Mandatory at Mass. Schools, Prisons. By NBC Boston, June 7, 2021.

NBC Boston: 'A Necessity': Bill Would Make Menstrual Products Mandatory at Mass. Schools, Prisons. By NBC Boston, June 7, 2021.

The Somerville News Weekly: Clark Celebrates Passage of Resolution to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. By The Somerville News Weekly, February 14, 2020.

The Somerville News Weekly: Clark Celebrates Passage of Resolution to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. By The Somerville News Weekly, February 14, 2020.

The Scope Boston: Coronavirus could sideline important period poverty bill. By Ali Dusinberre, April 28, 2020.

The Scope Boston: Coronavirus could sideline important period poverty bill. By Ali Dusinberre, April 28, 2020.

Teen Vogue: Sasha Goodfriend: A Day in the Life of a Menstrual Rights Activist. By Brittney McNamara, November 21, 2019.

Teen Vogue: Sasha Goodfriend: A Day in the Life of a Menstrual Rights Activist. By Brittney McNamara, November 21, 2019.

Ms. Magazine: The Fight for Menstrual Equity Marches on in Massachusetts. By Isabel Fields, October 29, 2019.

Ms. Magazine: The Fight for Menstrual Equity Marches on in Massachusetts. By Isabel Fields, October 29, 2019.

WGBH News: A Burst Of Red At Boston City Hall For First-Ever National Period Day. By Kaya Williams, October 24, 2019.

WGBH News: A Burst Of Red At Boston City Hall For First-Ever National Period Day. By Kaya Williams, October 24, 2019.

The Berkeley Beacon: Students rally for state legislation to end period poverty. By Katie Redefer, October 21, 2019.

The Berkeley Beacon: Students rally for state legislation to end period poverty. By Katie Redefer, October 21, 2019.

Commonwealth Beacon: We need to talk about periods. By Sasha Goodfriend, May 28, 2019.

Commonwealth Beacon: We need to talk about periods. By Sasha Goodfriend, May 28, 2019.

BBC: America's answer to the gender pay gap. By Natalie Sherman, February 12, 2018.

BBC: America's answer to the gender pay gap. By Natalie Sherman, February 12, 2018.

The Business Journals: PAY EQUITY: The making of the Massachusetts law that will change the way women get paid. By Melissa Wylie, August 8, 2016.

The Business Journals: PAY EQUITY: The making of the Massachusetts law that will change the way women get paid. By Melissa Wylie, August 8, 2016.

League of Women Voters: Massachusetts House of Representatives Passes Unanimously Most Comprehensive Pay Equity Legislation in the Country. By League of Women Voters, July 14, 2016.

League of Women Voters: Massachusetts House of Representatives Passes Unanimously Most Comprehensive Pay Equity Legislation in the Country. By League of Women Voters, July 14, 2016.