Category Archives: Politics

CNN: Margaret Chin Poised to be 1st Chinese-American to Represent N.Y.’s Chinatown

Posted on November 3, 2009 by John

As blogged earlier in September, Asian American candidates in the New York City primaries did well.  CNN just did an excellent profile of Margaret Chin, who is on the verge of being elected to the city council and being the … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans in Los Angeles Overwhemingly Supported Obama in 2008

Posted on November 2, 2009 by John

In a recently released study by the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, 63% of Asian American voters supported Barack Obama for president, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. But as usual, Asian American registered voter turnout was below average, … Continue reading →

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Profile: Chris Lu, Obama’s Cabinent Secretary

Posted on October 29, 2009 by John

President Obama has already made history by appointing secretary cabinet members Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu, Veteran Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki and Commerce Secretary Gary Locke. Last week, The Washington Post did a nice short profile on lesser known Chris … Continue reading →

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Yul Kwon Appointed to FCC as Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau

Posted on October 23, 2009 by John

Today, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the appointment (.pdf) of Yul Kwon, (yes, Survivor & Red Mango owner Yul Kwon), as Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Yul has had past political aspirations including running for … Continue reading →

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Obama is the First President to Extend Holiday Wishes for Diwali

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Sanjay

I cried. Like a little girl. It was like the moon landing for us — finally, a president is directly speaking out to me and my people — a president celebrates Diwali in The White House! This weekend I made … Continue reading →

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President Obama Reestablishes Advisory Commission and White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islanders

Posted on October 16, 2009 by John

On Wednesday, President Barack Obama reestablished the President’s Advisory Commission and White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islanders by executive order (.pdf), which was initially established under President Bill Clinton and expired under the Bush administration. Obama noted … Continue reading →

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Runoff Election Tonight in NYC: John C. Liu Vs. David Yassky for City Comptroller

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Linda

Tonight, after I get off work, I will be casting my vote for New York City comptroller in the runoff election between city councilmen John C. Liu and David Yassky. As previously blogged about here on 8Asians, Liu received the … Continue reading →

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Sam Yoon: ‘Nothing I regret’ about running for mayor

Posted on September 23, 2009 by John

Tuesday night, city council member Sam Yoon was closely nudged out of the Boston mayoral primary, winning 21% of the vote. Incumbent Mayor Thomas Menino won 51% of the vote and fellow city council member Michael Flaherty won 24% of … Continue reading →

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Strong Showing for Asian Americans in NYC Primaries

Posted on September 18, 2009 by John

From left to right: John C. Liu, Margaret S. Chin, Yen S. Chou, Kevin D. Kim. Photo sources:  NYC 2009 Primary Election Voter Guide It looks like New York City is becoming more like the San Francisco Bay Area when … Continue reading →

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Boston Mayoral Candidate Sam Yoon Thanks Asian American Community, Still Needs You

Posted on September 9, 2009 by John

City Councilmember Sam Yoon has been running for the mayor of Boston.  With the primary election on September 22nd, The Boston Globe did a nice profile of Yoon and his campaign, highlighting his background and breakthrough election in 2005: “In … Continue reading →

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Asian American California Democrats On Health Care Reform

Posted on September 4, 2009 by John

There has been a lot of talk — some of it crazy — about health care reform in the United States. Personally, I am for health care reform with universal coverage and a public option. I take pride that my … Continue reading →

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Laura Ling & Euna Lee’s First Statement Posted at Current TV’s site

Posted on September 1, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Finally, they speak. Ever since Ling & Lee were captured, indicted, and then pardoned & released by North Korea earlier this year, the world has wondered what really happened in the days leading up to the imprisonment of the two … Continue reading →

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