The Fatherhood Coalition

Press Releases

• Norton, Sept. 6, 2007
  Candlelight vigil for Cann family victims tonight
  Fathers Rights advocates critical of family court in Cann custody case
   
• BOSTON, Dec. 10, 2006
  Fathers Rights activists to stage Boston Custo-Tea Party
  Oppressive court orders, not tea, to be dumped in Boston Harbor
   
• Milford, July 11, 2005
  New research shows bias in restraining orders
   
• BOSTON, June 15
  Noncustodial dads say: Happy FatherLESS Day
  Fatherhood Coalition to join Fathers-4-Justice/US in Boston and NH marches on Friday
   
• BOSTON, May 17, 2005
  Fathers Rights advocates to testify at State House
  Fatherhood Coalition reps to speak on shared parenting and restraining order reform
   
• BOSTON, October 22
  Shared parenting ballot initiative gains interest
   

• BOSTON, August 19
  Father's advocates look to ballot initiative to spur Statehouse
  Shared parenting policy question to be voted on Nov. 2

• BOSTON, June 19
  U.S. fathers on the brink of civil disobedience
  International protest movement sweeps out of England
   

• Holyoke, June 13, 2004
  Coalition hosts Father's Day breakfast

• BOSTON, Nov. 16
  Barbara Johnson on trial by BBO
  Fathers to show support at preliminary hearing

• BOSTON, Sept. 25
  Shared Parenting Bills to be Heard at State House
  Many Fathers Right’s advocates to give testimony
  But Fatherhood Coalition warns of resistance movement if legislature fails to act
   
• BOSTON, July 8
  Committee to Review Shared Parenting Bill

• BOSTON, June 14
  Mass. Fathers and Barbara Johnson Head to D.C. for Million Dads March
  Fatherhood Coalition Joins National Effort

• Springfield, May 5
  Parental Alienation Expert to Testify

• BOSTON, April 26
  Holyoke Police Chief and Coalition Share Common Ground on Judicial Reform

• BOSTON, April 14
  Fathers to Protest Domestic Violence Court Training

• BOSTON, April 11
  Fathers to Protest Domestic Violence Court Training
  Court gender-profiling attacked with mock training manual

• BOSTON, April 7
  Fathers to Protest Court Domestic Violence Training
  'Refuse to participate', Coalition urges fathers

• SPRINGFIELD, Mar. 20, 2003
  Local Case to Test Federal Interstate Custody Law
  Chairman presses Family Court to act

• BOSTON, Dec. 21, 2002
  Seventh Annual Candlelight Vigil for Fatherless Children

• Great Barrington, October 23
  Berk. 4th Dist. Candidates Support Shared Parenting

• BOSTON, Sept. 23
  Third-Party Gubernatorial Candidates Address Fathers Rights
  "Douse out the flames of corruption!", Johnson says

• BOSTON, August 25, 2002
  Gardner Restraining Order Study to be Presented at San Diego Conference
  Groundbreaking study finds double standard in court response

• July 19, 2002
  The Berkshire Fatherhood Coalition is proud to announce:
  The 1st Annual Fatherhood Coalition Good Ol' Fashion Family Picnic

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Fathers Mix Picknicking, Politicking
Jack Dew, Berkshire Eagle, Aug. 11, 2002

"A Tremendous Success!" ... picnic comments

• Holyoke, June 11, 2002
  Fatherhood Coalition Host Father's Day Breakfast

• Pittsfield, April 23, 2002
  Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Strongly Support Shared Parenting

• April 8, 2002
  State Rep. Larkin and Sen. M. Knapik to Speak About Shared Parenting to Fatherhood Coalition Chapters

• Holyoke, April 7, 2002
  Coalition Hosts Three Shared Parenting Forums

• Mar. 17, 2002
  State Representative Peter Larkin to Speak About Shared Parenting

• Pittsfield, MA, Jan. 24, 2002
  State Senator Nuciforo to Speak on Shared Parenting

• BOSTON, Dec. 21, 2001
  Sixth Annual Candlelight Vigil for Fatherless Children
  Focus on imprisonment of fathers

• Springfield, Nov. 20, 2001
  Rally to be Held at State Senator's Office
  Fathers ask Sen. Lees if he supports equal rights for parents

• BOSTON, Nov. 18, 2001
  Fathers Protest Flaherty Jailing in Cambridge
  Statewide courthouse protests to escalate

• Springfield, Nov. 16, 2001
  Fathers Protest at State Senator’s Office
  Sen. Melconian’s gender politics questioned and rebuked

• BOSTON, Nov. 10, 2001
  Fatherhood Coalition Officer Jailed Without Trial
  John Flaherty supporters to hold first protest Tuesday outside Cambridge jail

• BOSTON, Oct. 2, 2001
  Father's Rights Advocates to Protest Gender Profiling in Courts
  SJC to hold hearings in Salem Superior Court

• Worcester, Aug.. 8, 2001
  Child's 3,600-mile Trek for Shared Parenting Reaches Massachusetts
  Welcoming Reception to be held Friday in Worcester
  Signature-petition to be hand-delivered to Pres. Bush

• Springfield, July 23, 2001
  Court Panel to Hear Support Recommendations

• BOSTON, July 15, 2001
  CPF to Present Child Support Guideline Recommendations to Administrative Court Panel

• BOSTON, June 17, 2001
  Fathers Day 2001: Advocates Out In Full Force
  Child Support Guideline recommendations released

• Pittsfield, MA, June 5, 2001
  Berkshire County Fathers’ Group Hosts First Rally

• Worcester, MA, June 3, 2001
  Coalition of Groups Gather in Support of Shared Parenting Event

• BOSTON, May 16, 2001
  Fathers' Rights Advocates to Testify for 209A Reform Bills
  Abuse Prevention Reform Legislative Hearing at Statehouse

• Springfield, MA, April 29, 2001
  Judge Lyons Denies Protection for Child and Father

• BOSTON, April 27, 2001
  Candlelight Vigil for Dead Needham Father
  Suicide followed estrangement from child and jail
  Fathers rights supporters and family frineds to commerorate Steven Cook

• BOSTON, Mar. 26, 2001
  Fathers and Childrens Rights Advocates to Testify for Shared Parenting Bill

• Greenfield, MA, Mar. 13, 2001
  Franklin County chapter Host Protest

• BOSTON, Mar. 6, 2001
  Fathers' Group Raps Cellucci Nomination
  Urges 'No Reward' for Cellucci in Bush Administration

• Springfield, MA. Feb. 28, 2001
  Lyons Nominated for Meanest Judge

• BOSTON, Dec. 23, 2000
  Fatherhood Coalition to Hold Annual Candlelight Vigil

• BOSTON, Nov. 12, 2000
  Manzi Puts Child in Harm's Way
  Judge Insists on Overlooking Hard Evidence
  Fathers rights groups and concerned citizens to rally at Lawrence P&F Court
  
• BOSTON, Nov. 4, 2000
  Sen. Jacques Court Investigation Opposed
  Fatherhood advocates accuse Senator of bias against men
  
• Northampton, MA, Sept. 20, 2000
  Fathers Courthouse Protest in Hampshire County
  
• BOSTON, Aug. 4, 2000
  Jailed for Buying Airline Tickets, Divorced Father Set for Release
  Fatherhood Coalition to rally in support
  
• SPRINGFIELD, July 19, 2000
  F.A.C.T. -  Fathers Protest for Rights at Courthouse
  
• BOSTON, June 13, 2000
  No Happy Fathers Day for Non-Custodial Fathers
  DOR "Responsible Fatherhood" event at Statehouse mocks fatherhood
  Fatherhood Coalition to hold counter demonstratiopn Tuesday
  
• BOSTON, April 28, 2000
  Needham Divorced Father/209A-Defendant Kills Self
  Pressures from divorce too much, attorney says
  Family, friends, and sympathizers to attend funeral tomorrow
  
• BOSTON, April 22, 2000
  Fatherhood Coalition Applauds Reno/INS Action
  Spontaneous rally to celebrate reunification set for 3 p.m. today
  
• BOSTON, April 15, 2000
  Elián's Miami relatives: Kidnappers
  Attorney General must end the debacle and immediately reunite Elian and his father
  
• BOSTON, February 11, 2000
  Harry Stewart Release set for Feb. 12 - Rally to be Held
  Just Say No! - Fatherhood Coalition Calls for Resistance Movement
  Fathers Exhorted to Follow Harry Stewar's Example
  
• BOSTON, January 25, 2000
  CPF Calls For Immediate Repatriation of Elián Gonzalez
  NCFC files Habeas Corpus Petition in U.S. Supreme Court
  
• BOSTON, January 11, 2000
  Return Elian Gonzalez to his Father Now
  
• BOSTON, December 17, 1999
  Fourth Annual Candlelight Vigil for Fatherless Children to be Held in Boston
  Message from imprisoned Coalition member Harry Stewart to be read
  
• BOSTON, October 4, 1999
  Fatherhood Coalition warns:
  Domestic Violence Industry unleashes annual cash cow event - DV Awareness Month
  
• BOSTON, September 13, 1999
  Fatherhood Coalition task SJC to address Restraining Order law
  Petition requests release of Harry Stewart and constitutional review of state law ch.209A
  
• QUINCY, September 12, 1999
  Candlelight vigil for Restraining Order abuse victim to be held Sunday evening
  Third vigil for Harry Stewart outside Dedham jail
  
• BOSTON, September 7, 1999
  The Fatherhood Coalition files federal suit seeking overturn of 209A restraining order law
  Federal complaint accuses Massachusetts Family Court judges of violating the Constitution by discriminating openly against males
  
• QUINCY, September 2, 1999
  Reconsideration hearing today for divorced father serving 6-month sentence for 209A restraining order 'paper' crime
  Harry Stewart imprisoned for refusal to sign false confession
  Fatherhood Coalition to hold courthouse rally in support
  
• QUINCY, August 18, 1999
  Divorced father begins 6-month sentence for 209A restraining order 'paper' crime
  Harry Stewart condemned by refusal to sign false confession
  
• QUINCY, August 16, 1999
  Divorced father to serve 6-month sentence for opening foyer door to assist son enter apartment building
  Surrender hearing at Quincy District Court amidst 'Free Harry' courthouse protest set for Tuesday
  HarryStewart's refusal to sign false confession required for entry into batterer's program triggers jail sentence
  
• QUINCY, July 2, 1999
  Fatherhood Coalition's Harry Stewart convicted on restraining order violation - gets 6 months suspended sentence
  Refusal to sign self-incriminating Orwellian document for admission into batterers program means his arrest and jail is imminent
  
• BOSTON, June 18, 1999
  No Happy Fathers Day for State's Non-Custodial Fathers
  DOR "Responsible Fatherhood" event at State House mocks fatherhood-
  Fatherhood Coalition to hold counter-demonstration
  
• BOSTON, May 27, 1999
  Fagan Kidnapping Case Underscores Need for Reform of State's Family Courts
  
• BOSTON, May 18, 1999
  Victims of Restraining Order Abuse to Testify at State House Hearing on Reform Bill
  
• QUINCY, March 10, 1999
  Fatherhood Coalition Director to be Tried for 209A Restraining Order Violations
  Courthouse protest to be held at Quincy District Court
  
• GARDNER, March 5, 1999
  Fatherhood Coalition Defends Restraining Order Study

• BOSTON, Dec. 18, 1998
  Third annual Candlelight Vigil at Church of the Presidents in Quincy

• Quincy, June 15, 1998
  Fatherhood Coalition to protest 209A violation prosecution of Harry Stewart at Quincy District Court