8 Most Popular Posts (Last Seven Days)
-
Do Asian Women Have The Smallest Vaginas?
-
In a Post-Apocalyptic Zombie World, Asian American Man Gets White Girl
-
Asian Pubic Hair Questions
-
Do Asian Women Have the Smallest Breasts?
-
Do All Asians Have Flat Butts?
-
Asian Guys and that One Long Pinky Fingernail
-
Do Asians Have the Smallest Testicle?
-
Do Asians Have the Worst Smelling Farts?
-
Category Archives: Politics
Donald Trump Is Seen as Helping Push Asian Americans Into Democratic Arms
Rarely does the topic of Asian Americans and the U.S. presidential elections come up, but this is not a normal election. Specifically, Republican candidate Donald Trump is not your normal candidate. The Times did a nice article outlining the growing … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Politics
4 Comments
Asian American Commercial Watch: Congressman Mike Honda’s Attack Ad: “Speed Dial” Against Ro Khanna
https://youtu.be/Bx4Vo711pak Back in April, I had blogged that Ro Khanna was running again (he first ran in 2014) against Congressman Mike Honda for California’s 17th Congressional District. Since then, I haven’t really been following that election except to see whether or … Continue reading
Posted in Local, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area
Leave a comment
DNC 2016 – Day 4 – Quick Chat with CA State Treasurer John Chiang and Governor 2018!
Although I had seen California State Treasury John Chiang several times during the week at the Democratic National Convention, I hadn’t had a chance to do an interview. On Day 4 at the California Delegates Breakfast, I finally did, though only … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Local, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California
Tagged California, election, elections, government, governor, John Chiang, Politics
Leave a comment
Rose Pak, San Francisco Political Powerhouse, Dies
If you follow or cover San Francisco politics, especially regarding Asian Americans, Chinese Americans or Chinatown, you’ll inevitably here the name Rose Pak. Pak passed away of natural causes at age 68 at home on Sunday, September 18th. Her life, … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Local, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Politics, Rose Pak, San Francisco
Leave a comment
New Compilation Album Encourages Asian American Voters to Cast Their Ballots
Voices of Our Vote is a new compliation album featuring “32 politically empowering tracks by an eclectic mix of Asian American musicians.” Presented by activist group 18MillionRising in partnership with Kollaboration, Traktivist, Tuesday Night Project, and Mishthi, the collection of … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Politics
Tagged ann one, awaaz do, Connie Lim, Daniel Park, election, j. han, priska, ruth sanga, samantha mendoza
Leave a comment
Asian American Commercial Watch: APIAVote: George Takei & John Cho – Voice Your Vote
APIAVote, which I’ve blogged about in the past, has just released online their new Public Service Announcement: “#VoiceYourVote: This year, be sure to uplift #AAPIVoices and make your voice heard by registering to vote and voting in the elections.” starring … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Entertainment, Politics, TV
Tagged APIAVote, election, elections, George Takei, john cho, PSA, vote
Leave a comment
8Asians At DNC 2016: Day 3 – Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC)
As Congresswoman Judy Chu had mentioned on Day 1 at the AAPI Caucus, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) would be represented and speaking on the Convention stage at the convention, which Chu is the chairwoman. This is the first time CAPAC … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Politics
Leave a comment
8Books Review: “We Gon’ Be Alright” by Jeff Chang
Author of Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop and Who We Be, Jeff Chang’s latest book We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes on Race and Resegregation is an incisive series of essays looking at race in America. Drawing on recent events, including Donald Trump, Black Lives … Continue reading
Posted in 8Books, Books, Current Events, Discrimination, Education, Entertainment, History, Politics, Reviews
Leave a comment
Meeting Stephanie Murphy for Congress (Florida – CD7)
I had first heard of Stephanie Murphy while seeing a DailyKos headline on Facebook titled, Dems come through at the last minute with competitive district (FL-7) … and what a candidate!: “Murphy isn’t just a young up and comer—she has quite … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Politics
1 Comment
Elaine Quijano of CBS News to moderate vice presidential debate
Excerpted from CBS News: CBSN anchor and CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano has been named the moderator of the 2016 vice presidential debate, the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates announced today. Quijano will be the first anchor of a digital … Continue reading
8Asians At DNC 2016: Day 3 – Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Caucus – Session 2
0:00:00 – 0:04:30 – Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Silence for Joe Montano (Northern Virginia Regional Representative for Senator Tim Kaine), Welcome – DNC AAPI Caucus Chair Bel Leong Hong 0:04:30 – 0:08:10 – Amy Dacey, CEO of the Democratic … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Politics
Leave a comment
8Asians At DNC 2016: Day 2 – Philadelphia AAPI Community Luncheon
Master of Ceremonies – Cynthia Gouw Speakers: 0:00:00 – 0:01:20 – So Jun Lim, Korean American Association of the Washington Metro Area 0:01:20 – 0:03:10 – Bob Nash, Bob J. Nash & Associates 0:03:10 – 0:05:45 – Congresswoman & Congressional … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Politics
Leave a comment