Category Archives: Politics

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke on Asian-American and Pacific Islander Month 2010

Posted on May 10, 2010 by John

We’re already into the first week of the month of May, officially Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. Former governor of Washington state and current Commerce Secretary Gary Locke wishes everyone a wonderful celebration of this commemorative month. Personally, I … Continue reading →

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Why the Arizona Immigration Law Affects Asians

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Tim

Living in the SF Bay Area, where it’s obviously more liberal than other parts of the country, it’s not hard to find opposition to Arizona’s new law on immigration SB1070. Dig a little deeper and you’ll usually find there’s not … Continue reading →

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18MMW Weighs in on Arizona Immigration Law SB 1070

Posted on May 3, 2010 by jozjozjoz

The 18 Mighty Moutain Warriors News is back with a special bulletin from David O. Yeah and David O. Hells Yeah where they present news and opinion about Arizona Senate Bill 1070 from a “slightly buttered golden brown perspective.” What … Continue reading →

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The Colbert Report: President Obama & Bow-gate with China

Posted on April 19, 2010 by John

Back in November, I blogged about the controversy over President Obama bowing to the Japanese Emperor while visiting Japan. This past week President Obama invited world leaders on a nuclear summit and apparently bowed a little while shaking the hands … Continue reading →

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The Daily Show: Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke

Posted on March 21, 2010 by John

This past week, former governor of Washington state and current Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke was on The Daily Show to encourage viewers to fill out the census form. Locke did try to address privacy concerns after Jon Stewart suggested … Continue reading →

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Commander Otto Lee’s Welcome Back Party

Posted on February 20, 2010 by John

Last week, former Sunnyvale, CA mayor and current city council member Otto Lee celebrated his safe return from Iraq with a wonderful welcome back party of over 300 guests. Numerous Asian American public officials came out that evening, including California … Continue reading →

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Gallup: Asian-Americans Lean Left Politically

Posted on February 7, 2010 by John

This recent interesting polling data from Gallup finds Asian Americans more liberal or leans Democratic — after initially identifying as independents — than other racial/ethnic groups: “Overall, 41% of Asians identify politically as Democrats, 41% as independents, and 16% as … Continue reading →

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Sunnyvale, CA Council Member Otto Lee Returns from Iraq

Posted on January 28, 2010 by John

After serving a year in Iraq as a logistics officer helping with the U.S. withdrawal, former mayor, current Sunnyvale council member and Navy reservist Otto Lee returned back to the Bay Area. The last time I saw Otto was back … Continue reading →

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The Daily Show Interviews Torture-Justifying John Yoo

Posted on January 13, 2010 by John

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Daily Show: Exclusive – John Yoo Extended Interview Pt. 1 www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care Crisis When I first saw that John Yoo was … Continue reading →

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NYC’s New Comptroller, Cheered by Asian-Americans Declaring a New Era

Posted on January 4, 2010 by John

On New Year’s day, New York City swore in their new comptroller, Taiwanese American John C. Liu, making Liu the first Asian-American elected to hold a city-wide office. John’s parents, visiting from California, were present, as well as his brothers … Continue reading →

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Senate Confirms First Vietnamese, Chinese Woman Federal Judges

Posted on January 2, 2010 by John

On Christmas Eve, the United States Senate confirmed Los Angeles attorney Dolly Gee as a member of the U.S. District Court in California’s Central District, making her the first Chinese American woman to ever hold a seat on the federal … Continue reading →

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Leland Cheung: The First Asian American Student Elected to Cambridge, Massachusetts’ City Council

Posted on December 28, 2009 by John

I don’t know how I missed this past Fall 2009 election in Cambridge, Massachusetts — maybe because I was so focused on Sam Yoon’s Boston mayoral bid? — but Leland Cheung, 31 and current dual degree student at MIT’s Sloan … Continue reading →

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