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Weight discrimination is a civil rights issue. Here’s what Massachusetts can do about it.
Imagine a company you’ve worked at for years suddenly fires you, and it has nothing to do with your performance. The company explains...
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Tram T. Nguyen
- Feb 23
- 1 min
We need to strengthen Mass. hate crimes law
FEBRUARY 23, 2020. On this date, two years ago, three men stalked and murdered Ahmaud Arbery because they didn’t think a Black man...
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Will Broaddus
- Feb 14
- 1 min
Local advocates meet with reps. to hone their skills
ANORTH ANDOVER — The odds are long against any bill getting passed by the state Legislature. “There are a lot of bills filed each...
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Tram T. Nguyen
- Jan 7
- 1 min
Reflecting and repairing democracy
ANDOVER — Dozens of people lined the road at Shawsheen Square holding candles and signs recognizing the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S....
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Tram T. Nguyen
- Nov 4, 2021
- 1 min
Students work to make salamander state amphibian
For Team Manager Stephanie Maze-Hsu, what she loves is to see her students finding their voice through work on the legislation. It has...
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Tram T. Nguyen
- Jun 23, 2021
- 1 min
Nguyen named to commission to analyze racism
State Rep. Tram Nguyen, D-Andover, was appointed to serve as co-chair of the newly created Special Legislative Commission on Structural...
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Tram T. Nguyen
- Jun 3, 2021
- 1 min
Lawmakers’ ban bills add teeth to animal-cruelty law
“Possession bans are key to protecting animal victims and potential future animal victims because they’re one of the most effective ways...
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Tram T. Nguyen
- May 23, 2021
- 1 min
Sharp increase in hate crimes has Mass. legislators looking to tighten laws
https://www.milforddailynews.com/story/news/state/2021/05/23/massachusetts-looks-tighten-hate-crime-statute/5179954001/A sharp increase...
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Tram T. Nguyen
- May 20, 2021
- 1 min
Editorial: Animal possession bans key to preventing abuse
Rep. Tram Nguyen and Sen. Michael Moore both filed legislation that would make a person convicted of animal abuse ineligible to own an...
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Tram T. Nguyen
- May 20, 2021
- 1 min
Possession ban floated to prevent repeat animal abuse
A person convicted of animal abuse could not own an animal or work in a position where animals are present for up to 15 years based on...
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Tram T. Nguyen
- May 18, 2021
- 1 min
Region's leaders try to boost Asian-owned restaurants
Nguyen and her fellow members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) caucus at the State House are working to ensure that...
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Tram T. Nguyen
- May 8, 2021
- 1 min
Nguyen recognized nationally
State Representative Tram Nguyen was selected as one of 19 leaders from across the country to join the NewDEAL (Developing Exceptional...
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Tram T. Nguyen
- Apr 29, 2021
- 1 min
Nguyen: Over $200K In MA House Budget For Merrimack Valley Towns
After a marathon week of considering the state budget and all of its amendments, State Representative Tram Nguyen (D-Andover) is pleased...
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Tram T. Nguyen
- Apr 23, 2021
- 1 min
Rep. Tram Nguyen nominated for prestigious Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award from EMILY’s List
State Rep. Tram Nguyen could be the second up-and-coming Massachusetts politician to win the prestigious Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star...
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Tram T. Nguyen
- Apr 23, 2021
- 1 min
Tram Nguyen finalist for EMILY'S List Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award
“It’s an incredible honor to be included as a finalist with these accomplished women,” said Rep. Nguyen. “As the first Vietnamese...
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Tram T. Nguyen
- Apr 20, 2021
- 1 min
Tram Nguyen Nominated For EMILY'S List Rising Star Award
State Rep. Tram Nguyen is one of six nominees for the national EMILY'S List Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award. "It's an incredible...
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Tram T. Nguyen
- Apr 3, 2021
- 1 min
NBC News: Anti-Asian attacks prompt call for updated hate crimes law
A national spike in anti-Asian hate crimes — including a recent mass shooting in Atlanta that left eight people dead, six of them women...
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Tram T. Nguyen
- Apr 2, 2021
- 1 min
Locals rally to support Asian American Pacific Islander community
For Tram Nguyen, a state representative from Andover who represents Tewksbury, and a member of the AAPI community, enough is enough. In a...
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Tram T. Nguyen
- Apr 1, 2021
- 1 min
Boston Globe Editorial Board: Massachusetts' hate crimes law needs an update
[A]mid a spike in violence against Asian Americans that is terrorizing a whole community, lawmakers would certainly be sending a powerful...
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Tram T. Nguyen
- Mar 31, 2021
- 1 min
Times call for overhaul of hate crime laws
Hate crimes are not just against individuals. These crimes are meant to terrorize entire communities. These are crimes against all of...
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