Category Archives: Politics

Neel Kashkari Running for Governor of California and Will Lose

Posted on October 16, 2014 by John

Living in California, I almost forgot that there is an Asian American running for governor for the state – Indian American candidate Neel Kashkari. If his name sounds familiar, it’s most likely that you’ve heard of Kashkari due to his … Continue reading →

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North Virginia Courts the Asian American Vote

Posted on October 13, 2014 by 8AsiansNews

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dyupb2zp450 NPR reports yet another state courting the Asian American vote. As the fastest growing minority in the state, Asian Americans are now 5% of the state and make up significant voting blocks in certain communities. The two ads here … Continue reading →

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Ro Khanna Debates Congressman Mike Honda for California’s 17th Congressional Seat

Posted on October 7, 2014 by John

Part 1/3 I had the privilege to attend the only debate (at least in the press pool at NBC Bay Area) this fall between candidate Ro Khanna and Congressman Mike Honda, who is running for re-election for California’s 17th Congressional … Continue reading →

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Governor Nikki Haley, Running for Re-Election in South Carolina

Posted on October 1, 2014 by John

http://youtu.be/4wp9bokc9xk As I have mentioned lately, I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and often am not aware of other political races going on in the country. I was reviewing the latest email I received from the Republican National … Continue reading →

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Leland Cheung Runs and Loses in Primary for Lt. Governor for Massachusetts

Posted on September 23, 2014 by John

http://youtu.be/4y5B0sPqIvc As I had mentioned when I had blogged about Columbia Law professor Tim Wu’s run and loss for Lt. Governor for New York in the primary, because I am living in Silicon Valley, I have not been aware of … Continue reading →

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Tim Wu Ran for Lieutenant Governor as an Outsider – Loses In Primary

Posted on September 20, 2014 by John

Unfortunately, I have been busy and per-occupied lately. Somewhat recently, The New York Times did an excellent profile of Taiwanese-American (of Canadian decent) of Columbia Law Professor Tim Wu, who was running for Lt. Governor. I had heard and read … Continue reading →

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Obama Names Jenny Yang to Lead Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Posted on September 16, 2014 by John

I saw a few weeks ago that my fellow Cornell alum, Jenny Yang, will be leading the Equal Employment Commission: “As a child, Jenny Yang says that she found inspiration in her mother who challenged discrimination at her workplace. Now, Yang … Continue reading →

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Gary Locke Endorses Congressman Mike Honda’s Bid for Re-Election

Posted on September 12, 2014 by John

I had the great opportunity and fortune to meet a truly historic Asian American recently – former Ambassador to China, Secretary of Commerce and Governor of Washington state Gary Locke. I had attended a fundraiser in Silicon Valley for Congressman … Continue reading →

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C-SPAN: AAJA Convention – Race and the 2014 Midterm Elections

Posted on August 28, 2014 by John

In August, the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) had their annual convention, which was in Washington, D.C. this year. As part of that convention, the AAJA had organized a panel discussion titled ‘Race and the 2014 Midterm Elections.’ One of … Continue reading →

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JACL Inouye Fellowship Seeking Applications… Deadline August 31, 2014

Posted on August 27, 2014 by 8AsiansNews

The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) is accepting applications for the Daniel K. Inouye Fellowship in Washington, D.C. The fellowship is based in the JACL D.C. office and includes the following programs: Staff and monitor key legislative initiatives and issues … Continue reading →

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APIAVote is looking for storytellers… deadline August 31, 2014

Posted on August 23, 2014 by 8AsiansNews

APIAVote is looking for storytellers… journalism students or individuals who have experience in writing for any form of media (print/audio/video/online/photography). We are building a national communications team to help write and produce stories about Asian American and Pacific Islander voters … Continue reading →

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Unwelcomed Chinese Mothers and Their Anchor Babies

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Shako Liu

EDITOR’S NOTE: Please see 8Asians’ previous coverage on the topic of anchor babies –Joz NBC’s Rock Center on China & Birth Tourism (11/2/2011) The Tough Life Of An Anchor Baby (6/22/2011) Maternity Tourism Not Only Used For Anchor Babies (6/14/2011) … Continue reading →

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