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Policy Updates – 9/17/26

With the administration’s new Public Charge rule set to go into effect on September 18, 22 states filed suit in federal court earlier this week in order to stop the rule. In their complaint, the states argue that the new rule “removes any meaningful guidance” regarding what USCIS officers may consider and that the administration … Continued

Mes de la Herencia Hispana: La libertad que llevamos a través de las fronteras

In English La libertad que llevamos a través de las fronteras colaboración de Luciano Paskevicius, Lowell Alliance Cuando se habla del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, la conversación suele centrarse en la comida, la música, el idioma y las tradiciones. Todo eso es importante, pero para mí, la herencia vive en un lugar más profundo. … Continued

Hispanic Heritage Month: The Freedom We Carry Across Borders

En español The Freedom We Carry Across Borders contributed by Luciano Paskevicius, Lowell Alliance When people speak about Hispanic Heritage Month, the conversation often turns to food, music, language, and traditions. Those things matter, but for me, heritage lives somewhere deeper. It lives in the values and political ideas we carry from one generation to … Continued

Gov. Charlie Baker Faces Criticism Over Mass. Vaccine Rollout

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February 17, 2021

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is being criticized widely this week over the state’s vaccine rollout. Read more at NBC10 Boston.

State Lawmakers, Community Organizations Push For Vaccine Equity

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February 17, 2021

More people are about to become eligible for coronavirus vaccines. Read more at WBUR.

Massachusetts Targets Vaccine Efforts To 20 Communities Hard-Hit By COVID

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February 17, 2021

Residents in Lawrence and Methuen are relieved the state is stepping up efforts to get vaccines into the communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Read more at CBS Boston.

New coalition on vaccine equity calls on Charlie Baker for vaccine czar, funding and more

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February 17, 2021

A newly formed coalition for equitable coronavirus vaccine distribution in Massachusetts has called on Gov. Charlie Baker to appoint a vaccine czar and provide more funding and vaccine doses for vulnerable communities. Read more at Boston Herald.

Advocates push vaccine equity for Black and Latino residents

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February 17, 2021

Advocates for Black and Latino Massachusetts residents are asking Gov. Charlie Baker for a large influx of money and vaccine doses aimed at increasing vaccination rates among their populations. Read more at CommonWealth Magazine.

Coalition demands Mass. appoint vaccine equity czar, other actions

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February 17, 2021

A senior-level director in charge of COVID-19 vaccination equity and an allocation of $10 million to community organizations for outreach and engagement in communities of color are part of a list of five demands outlined Wednesday by a new coalition seeking to address what they say are serious racial injustices in the state’s vaccine distribution … Continued

Massachusetts residents age 65 and up can get vaccine shots

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February 17, 2021

Individuals age 65 and older can now begin booking appointments in Massachusetts for the COVID-19 vaccine, state health officials said Wednesday. Read more from AP.

Civil rights and immigration activists join public health leaders, elected officials in calling for vaccine distribution equity

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February 17, 2021

A coalition of civil rights and immigration activists, public health leaders, and elected officials challenged Governor Charlie Baker Wednesday to take bold and aggressive action to ensure the COVID-19 vaccine is distributed equitably. Read more from the Globe.

Here’s what the Safe Communities Act could mean to Quincy and the South Shore

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February 16, 2021

When David Zou immigrated from China to Quincy in 1983, he spoke no English. Read more at Patriot Ledger.

‘Vaccine Equity Now! Coalition’ forms, issues 5 demands of Gov. Baker

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February 16, 2021

Elected officials and public health experts, alongside civil rights and immigrant justice leaders, are launching the “Vaccine Equity Now!” Coalition to raise awareness about racial inequities in Massachusetts’ vaccine rollout, and call for action from Governor Charlie Baker. Read more at Boston.com.