Category Archives: Politics

Aung San Suu Kyi Addresses San Francisco Burmese Community

Posted on October 1, 2012 by John

Nobel Peace Laureate and Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was busy last week in the United States, first visiting the United Nations in New York, then receiving the Congressional Gold Medal in Washington, D.C. and on Saturday, speaking … Continue reading →

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2012 National Asian American Survey Results

Posted on September 26, 2012 by John

On Tuesday, the 2012 National Asian American Survey (NAAS) results were released (coincidentally on National Voter Registration Day). NAAS is a scientific and nonpartisan effort to poll the opinions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The survey included over 3,300 … Continue reading →

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8Asians At The DNC: Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) DNC Caucus

Posted on September 25, 2012 by John

As I had blogged previously, I took a red eye from San Francisco to Charlotte, North Carolina and arrived on Tuesday, September 4th in the morning for Day 1 of the 2012 Democratic National Convention (DNC). On Monday day, the … Continue reading →

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Obama 44 Shirt, Wait 4-4?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by tinabot

I was in the middle of a nice conversation on Facebook when this shirt popped up on my newsfeed. Yes, Obama is our 44th president. Yes, this hip and snazzy shirt was made available 44 days before election day. A … Continue reading →

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Does Your Asian Mom Vote?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by John

I vote. My Mom votes. Do you vote? Does your Mom? As you may know, Asian Americans are one of the least likely to register to vote as well as to actually cast a ballot, going against the grain for … Continue reading →

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NPR: Unique Obstacles For Asian Americans In Voting

Posted on September 20, 2012 by John

On Wednesday, National Public Radio (NPR) did a story on the unique obstacles for Asian Americans in voting. Usually, the latest controversy on voter ID addresses minority groups like African-Americans and Latinos. But rarely the concerns of Asian Americans are … Continue reading →

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8Asians At The DNC: Asian American Justice Center (AAJC) Honors Christine Chen of APIAVote

Posted on September 20, 2012 by John

On Day 2, after the Asian American & Pacific Islanders DNC Caucus meeting and daily briefing, I attended the Asian American Justice Center (AAJC)/National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)/National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Luncheon Reception: Honoring … Continue reading →

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8Asians At The Democratic National Convention: Exclusive Interview With Jay Chen for Congress

Posted on September 17, 2012 by John

I’ve blogged about Jay Chen’s run for Congress in Southern California, and a fellow blogger has interviewed him over email, but I had a chance to meet Chen in person while attending various Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) events … Continue reading →

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8Asians At The DNC: Asian American & Pacific Islander Delegates Meet and Greet

Posted on September 13, 2012 by John

The first event I attended at the 2012 Democratic National Convention was the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Delegates Meet and Greet, about a 10 minute walk from the Charlotte Convention Center. This year, the DNC set a new … Continue reading →

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Asian American Cities are the Most Nonpartisan In California

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jeff

Asian American voters have been cited as potentially critical swing voters in states like Nevada, Virginia, and Florida, but those looking for Asian American swing voters should look to California. This San Jose Mercury News analysis shows that the 7 … Continue reading →

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Speeches By Asian Americans at the Democratic National Convention & Republican National Convention

Posted on September 12, 2012 by John

As I had blogged earlier last week, I attended the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina for 8Asians.com (I’m still recovering and catching up and will blog my overall experience of the convention soon). The Democratic National Committee and … Continue reading →

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Taiwnese American Lanhee Chen in Key Role on Romney Team

Posted on September 7, 2012 by John

I caught this bio piece over in the Taipei Times discussing Lanhee Chen, who heads up Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s policy division: “Lanhee Chen (陳仁宜), 34, the son of Taiwanese immigrants. … A politician with a strong academic background, … Continue reading →

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