Category Archives: Politics

Carly Fiorina, Congressman Joseph Cao, State Controller John Chiang & Others Address APAPA Voter Forum

Posted on October 8, 2010 by John

A few weekends ago, I had the opportunity to attend the 9th Annual Voters Education and Candidates Forum at California State University, Sacramento at the student union sponsored by the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA). APAPA had … Continue reading →

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Nobel Peace Prize Award Leads to Chinese Censorship

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Tim

This years Nobel Peace Prize was awarded this Friday to Liu Xiaobo, a Chinese human rights activist currently serving his fourth jail sentence in China. The award sparked immediate reaction from the Chinese government condemning the Norwegian Nobel Committee and … Continue reading →

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Beau Sia Reminds You To ‘Check Yo Self!’ (and Register to Vote)

Posted on October 8, 2010 by jozjozjoz

A few weeks ago, the first “Asian American, Pacific Islander Rock the Vote” (AAPI Rock the Vote) was staged in Los Angeles, featuring many amazing performers and artists who reminded us of the importance of voting. It was a star-studded … Continue reading →

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Peter Rouse: The First Asian American White House Chief of Staff

Posted on October 7, 2010 by John

Last week, President Obama’s White House Chief of Staff for almost two years, Rahm Emanuel, resigned to move back to his hometown of Chicago in order to run for mayor next year. In his place comes Washington insider and veteran … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese American Politicians in the National News

Posted on October 2, 2010 by John

In the past week, two different races have highlighted Vietnamese American politicians to the national level: The most controversial race has been seven-term Representative Loretta Sanchez‘s (D-California / 47th Congressional District – Orange County that includes Disneyland and Angels Stadium) … Continue reading →

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DNC Chairman Governor Tim Kaine Speaks to AAPI Democrats

Posted on September 27, 2010 by John

This past Friday, Democratic National Committee Chairman Governor Tim Kaine dropped by San Jose, California to speak at the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Democratic Leadership Strategy Meeting organized by DNC Vice Chairman and Congressman Mike Honda with Democrats … Continue reading →

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AAPI Democratic Leadership Strategy Meeting on Sept 24, 2010

Posted on September 20, 2010 by John

For those interested and energized Democrats, you all are invited to the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Democratic Leadership Strategy Meeting hosted by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to discuss initiatives for the upcoming elections. Special guests include DNC … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles: The First AAPI Rock the Vote

Posted on September 15, 2010 by jozjozjoz

The first “Asian American, Pacific Islander Rock the Vote” is happening this Friday, September 17 at the Ford Amphitheater in Hollywood, CA —  a nonpartisan event/concert to launch political awareness, show unity and numerical strength of the APA community, as … Continue reading →

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Love & Solidarity with the Muslim American Community

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Edward

On September 9th, the NCRR (Nikkei for Civil Rights & Redress) and the JACL (Japanese American Citizens League), in cooperation with the Japanese American National Museum and other groups held a vigil in Little Tokyo to show their support for … Continue reading →

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Homefront: The Face of Xenophobia & Video Games

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Edward

Several days ago, I got an audition for an internet ad campaign called “The Journey” where they needed Korean men. At first, I was extremely excited and also because the gig paid $300 a day. But then when I looked … Continue reading →

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AAPI Voices in Government – Federal, State and Local Perspectives

Posted on August 18, 2010 by John

Panel 1: A Federal Perspective Congressman Mike Honda, Chairman, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Daphne Kwok, Chair of President Obama’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (invited) Gloria Chan, Executive Director, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus This past … Continue reading →

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2010 NAAAP Convention Keynote: Leon Panetta, CIA Director

Posted on August 15, 2010 by John

When I had first heard that Leon Panetta — currently Central Intelligence Agency Director in the Obama administration — was going to be a keynote speaker for the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) national convention, I was wondering what … Continue reading →

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