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Armenian Genocide

Recently, I’ve received several emails in the form quoted below, opposing the teaching of the Armenian Genocide. I have been replying as follows. I do support Jon Hecht’s bill, House 420 which would mandate teaching about historical genocides, including the Armenian genocide. I think it would be reasonable to add other historical genocides to the …

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14th Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup

Senator Brownsberger is excited to invite you to participate in the 14th Annual Charles River Cleanup to be held on Earth Day, Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM.  Senator Brownsberger and his staff will once again organize a region of the Charles River in Allston, Brighton and Watertown.  Specifically, we are seeking volunteers to …

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Who’s making headlines on Will’s website?

You are! Submit your artwork for a chance to have it featured on our website   homepage. We want to showcase the artistic talent in our district with fresh artwork that will appear within the main website header – the top horizontal banner with the navigation elements. This is a chance to be fun and creative …

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Armenian Genocide Commemoration Planning Underway

The Armenian Genocide Commemoration has become a powerful annual event at the State House, one that commemorates the genocide of 1.5 million Armenians between 1915 and 1923 by the Ottoman Turkish government, at the same time honoring survivors and celebrating the work of Armenian-Americans. The annual State House event is attended by many members of the Massachusetts Armenian community, elected officials, …

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