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LGBT/Pride Week

June is LGBT pride month. We have a variety of queer AAPI's, friends, families and allies posting about their experiences. Thanks to Be DeGuzman, one of APAP's 2009 Unsung Heroes, for coordinating this special week of posts.

To help with our upcoming hate crimes/Vincent Chin week (June 21) or Pacific Islander week (Aug), please let us know. If you have a topic you or your agency would like to coordinate, email us.

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Hansen Clarke joins Governor's race in MI

Wed, 01/06/2010 - 09:32

Here's an interesting development out of my home state. This past week, Lt. Gov. John Cherry, the presumed favorite, withdrew from the race for Governor of Michigan. That has opened up a floodgate of new candidates, including progressive State Senator Hansen Clarke. Sen. Clarke was kind enough to join us at the kick off of our APAP Chapter in Detroit last year. We definitely look forward to supporting him as well.


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Judy Chu raises funds for re-election campaign

Tue, 12/08/2009 - 22:11

Over 800 supporters attended a crowded Chinatown restaurant in downtown Los Angeles last night to help Congressmember Judy Chu win her first re-election campaign in 2010. The campaign didn't say how much they raised, but I am sure it was a good amount as tickets were going for at least $150 each.


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Kamala Harris picks up key endorsement

Thu, 11/19/2009 - 11:50

As the various candidates for California Attorney General continue do all the behind scenes work of building their campaigns, here's a fairly high-profile endorsement that San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris has just picked up. From the San Francisco Examiner: 


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Jean Quan continues exploring race for mayor

Sat, 10/10/2009 - 16:25

Here's a positive article on Oakland City Councilmember Jean Quan in her uphill battle to become Mayor of Oakland. It's from Oakland North and it's entitled, "Jean Quan embraces "underdog" status in mayor's race: "Im not intimidated.""


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Kamala Harris discusses drop outs

Fri, 10/09/2009 - 15:17

San Francisco Attorney General Kamala Harris, who is running to the state's top attorney has just penned a post on Huffington Post, entitled, "Saving Public Resources and Protecting Our Most Important Resource: Children." Check it out. 

Education, public safety, and the economy: three vastly complex issue areas that time and again are proven to be inextricably linked.


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David Chiu protects SF tenants from new garages

Tue, 10/06/2009 - 21:55

If you've ever been to San Francisco, you'll know that finding a good parking space is always an issue. However, destroying the limited affordable housing in favor of new parking structures is not the answer.


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Colleen Hanabusa officially enters HI Congressional race

Fri, 10/02/2009 - 18:13

It's official. Hawaii State Senator Colleen Hanabusa has officially entered the race for the 1st Congressional District. Hanabusa, the Senate majority leader, is running to replace U.S.


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Manan Trivedi starts off with strong fundraising numbers

Thu, 10/01/2009 - 21:10

Great news out Philadelphia.  Congressional candidate Manan Trivedi, who was recently endorsed by APAP PAC, has just released his fundraising tally for his first quarter and he's raised over $110,000. Great job. To support Manan's candidacy, we've set up a fundraising page. Please consider donating to him.

Trivedi Establishes Strong Financial Support In Only 23 Days


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Judy Chu participates on DNC healthcare conference call (audio)

Thu, 10/01/2009 - 15:05

Members of Congress and Health Care Professionals Lois Capps (D-CA), Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Judy Chu (D-CA) Speak from Personal Experience on the Need for Health Insurance Reform 

To listen to audio of the call, please click on the link below:

http://www.democrats.org/page/-/audio/calls/ConfCall1pm100109.mp3 


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Judy Chu co-sponsors Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Wed, 09/23/2009 - 14:52

Congressmember Judy Chu (CA-32) was always a great advocate for lesbian and gay equal rights during her time in the California Assembly. It's no surprise to us that she would be stepping up once again, now that she is in Congress. Here's a press release she just sent out.


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