APAP Calendar

BLOGGERS NEEDED!

Interested in sharing your opinions about progressive politics? Want to highlight the great work of local community groups and individuals? Then join our blog team. Send us an email and we can sign you up. apafp AT apaforprogress DOT org.

Home

Items tagged: apiavote

Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke Appointed U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China

Fri, 08/05/2011 - 15:16

Last month, the Senate confirmed Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke as the new appointee for the position of U.S. Ambassador to China.

The position was vacated by Jon Huntsman, former Governor of Utah, U.S. Ambassador to China, and contender for the Republican GOP (Checkpoint Washington, Washington Post, July 27th).

Locke brings to his appointment exceptional qualifications. He holds a bachelors degree in political science from Yale University, and a law degree from Boston University.


  • chriswong's blog
  • Add new comment
  • Read more

Asian American and Pacific Islander Voters in the Electorate

Mon, 05/09/2011 - 15:35

 Please join the Center for American Progress and Progress 2050 for a special presentation:

Asian American and Pacific Islander Voters in the Electorate

May 16, 2011, 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Admission is free.

RSVP to attend this event


  • erinjerri's blog
  • Add new comment
  • Read more

APIAVOTE MOBILIZES ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MIDTERM ELECTIONS VOTERS

Wed, 10/20/2010 - 11:08

Release Date:
October 20, 2010

Contact:
Kathleen Flores / 202-223-9170

Washington, D.C. – The Asian Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), a nonpartisan organization focused on voter mobilization and civic participation of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, is intensifying its efforts to get-out-the vote for midterm elections.


  • erinjerri's blog
  • Add new comment
  • Read more

Join the Conversation with Secretary Mineta and other AAPI policy leaders!

Mon, 04/26/2010 - 09:22

To celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, APIAVote is kicking off the Norman Y. Mineta Leadership Institute (NYMLI) Speaker Series in Washington, D.C. This Speaker Series will bolster our NYM Leadership Institute, by bringing the dialogue about AAPI political involvement and political participation to a national stage. Chaired by the Honorable Norman Y. Mineta, NYMLI's mission is to increase the leadership and organizing capacity of AAPI communities by training and equipping leaders with the skills to successfully engage AAPIs in electoral campaigns.


  • oliveoil's blog
  • Add new comment
  • Read more

NPR News Round-Up: Asian American Political Engagement and Remembering Ronald Takaki

Fri, 05/29/2009 - 14:49

Here's something to get us all ready for the National AAPI House Parties that will take place this Sunday: Congressman Mike Honda and APIAVote's Naomi Tacuyan Underwood speak with Jennifer Ludden about Asian Americans in politics on NPR's Tell Me More.


  • ebeh's blog
  • Add new comment
  • Read more