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October 10, 2024

Leo’s Letter: What Does It Mean to Vote with Your Conscience?

In this week's video message, Executive Director Leo Sarkissian provides a powerful overview of the important questions members of our community need to be asking as they prepare to vote…

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Health Policy News Operation House Call

October 3, 2024

Operation House Call: October 2024 Student of the Month – Valeria (Val) Ortiz Jimenez

The Arc of Massachusetts is launching a new series today: the Operation House Call Student of the Month. Each month, we will be profiling one student who has taken part…

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Government Affairs News Nicky's Law

October 2, 2024

#WeActWednesday: Your Advocacy Is Needed Today: Nicky’s Law Expansion

Please contact your Senator today and ask that a critical bill expanding Nicky’s Law be brought to the Senate floor for a vote during informal sessions! Since Nicky’s Law was…

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