Category Archives: Politics

Senator Edward Kennedy’s Legacy to the Asian American Community

Posted on August 31, 2009 by John

This past week there have been many tributes to Senator Edward Kennedy, who passed away due to brain cancer. Kennedy’s most lasting legacy to the Asian American community will most likely be his championing to pass the Immigration and Nationality … Continue reading →

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Case of Mistaken Identity: Fil-Am Activist Accused of Being a Rebel

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Guest Writer

By Kristian There are many words to describe Melissa Roxas, an accomplished Filipino-American activist, but a rebel? The Philippine government claims that Melissa Roxas fits the description of a member of the New People’s Army (NPA), the armed wing of … Continue reading →

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Indian American Nikki Randhawa Haley Running for Governor of South Carolina

Posted on August 13, 2009 by John

Although South Carolina’s Lexington County State Representative Nikki Randhawa Haley announced that she is running for governor in May, I only recently came across the news; if Haley wins, she will follow in the footsteps of Governor Bobby Jindal of … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the 64th Anniversary of the Hiroshima Bombings

Posted on August 7, 2009 by John

I was reminded today via the Los Angeles Times web site that today is the 64th anniversary of the atomic bombing on Hiroshima. Having always been interested in the subject ever since I did a term paper on the topic, I … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform Week on Asian Pacific Americans for Progress’ blog

Posted on July 31, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Health care is the hot topic in Washington right now, so here are some great APA perspectives on various aspects of the issue. Thanks to Curtis Chin at APAP for sharing the following links: Five Years to Life – How … Continue reading →

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A New White Castle for Kumar – Kal Penn Goes to Washington

Posted on July 28, 2009 by John

Kalpen Modi — better known as Kal Penn or Kumar from Harold & Kumar — started his first day of work at The White House on July 6th as the associate director of the Office of Public Engagement running public … Continue reading →

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Otto Lee Honored by SF’s Cathay Post of the American Legion

Posted on July 27, 2009 by John

Former Sunnyvale mayor and city council member Otto Lee was called up as a Navy reserve officer back in January to serve in Iraq for the Army, and looks like he’s had quite an adventure from his blog. After serving … Continue reading →

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Energy of Secretary Steve Chu, Obama Cabinet Media Superstar

Posted on July 25, 2009 by John

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Steven Chu www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Joke of the Day When is the last time you’ve remembered who the Secretary of Energy was? I can’t … Continue reading →

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California Officially Apologizes to Chinese Americans

Posted on July 22, 2009 by John

Back in June, I had blogged about California State Assembly Member Paul Fong’s effort in writing a landmark bill to apologize to the state’s Chinese-American community for racist laws enacted back in the mid–19th century during the Gold Rush. Last Friday, … Continue reading →

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The Colbert Report: “The Word” – Neutral Man’s Burden

Posted on July 21, 2009 by John

The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c The Word – Neutral Man’s Burden www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Jeff Goldblum At his best, Stephen Colbert is brilliant, and this past week, The Colbert Report had a … Continue reading →

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Dr. Judy Chu Officially Wins US House Seat in California

Posted on July 15, 2009 by John

Back in May, Dr. Judy Chu lead the congested field of candidates in a special election for the recently vacated California 32nd District Congressional seat, setting up a run-off election amongst the leading Democratic, Republican and Libertarian candidates. On election … Continue reading →

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Garrett Yee, Candidate for California State Assembly, District 20

Posted on June 29, 2009 by John

This past week, I had the opportunity to attend a fundraiser for Garrett Yee, Candidate for California State Assembly, District 20 (which encompasses Fremont, Newark, Union City, Milpitas, parts of Hayward, Castro Valley, Pleasanton and San Jose). The current Assembly … Continue reading →

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