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Goodwin Liu confirmed

Thank you Governor Moonbeam!


"Ten Years After 9/11" Upcoming SAN Community Hearing

For readers in California, the South Asian Network (SAN) will be hosting a community hearing this Saturday, August 20th, in Artesia, (southern) California. The community hearing is titled "Ten Years after 9/11."

From SAN's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=247406071943920


Goodwin Liu nominated for California Supreme Court

Great news out of Sacramento. After his nomination to serve on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals was derailed by Senate Republicans, Professor Goodwin Liu has just been nominated to serve on the California Supreme Court by Governor Jerry Brown. Go Governor Moonbeam! Here's a press release from APABA:

APABA CELEBRATES PROFESSOR GOODWIN H. LIU’S NOMINATION TO THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT


THE ASIAN LAW CAUCUS CONGRATULATES ED LEE, SAN FRANCISCO'S FIRST ASIAN AMERICAN MAYOR

THE ASIAN LAW CAUCUS CONGRATULATES ED LEE,  
SAN FRANCISCO'S FIRST ASIAN AMERICAN MAYOR


THE ASIAN LAW CAUCUS & THE EAST BAY ASIAN VOTER EDUCATION CONSORTIUM CONGRATULATES THE 14 REDISTRICTING COMMISSIONERS

THE ASIAN LAW CAUCUS
& THE EAST BAY ASIAN VOTER EDUCATION CONSORTIUM CONGRATULATES THE 14 REDISTRICTING COMMISSIONERS

Invites the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community


Register Now: January 7 White House Initiative Summit on Entrepreneurship & Small Business Growth

White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Summit on Entrepreneurship and Small Business Growth

Mountain View, California

Summit Keynote: U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gary Locke (bio)

Friday, January 7, 2011

8:00 am – 2:00 pm


AAPIS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR JOBS IN GOV.-ELECT JERRY BROWN'S ADMINISTRATION

The transition recruitment has begun for Gov. elect Brown and we are
trying to get the word out to any potential API candidates who would
be interested in an appointment to the Brown administration or on
boards and commission. Please review the appointments available on the
jerrybrown.org web site and complete the application form. This
starts the process and make a conscientious evaluation of skills and
experience that are relevant to the designated position.


Asian American Voters up for grab?

Here's an interesting article that just appeared in today's Los Angeles Times, "The party that wins Asian Votes may benefit for decades." While pointing out that the majority of Asian Americans currently vote for Democrats, it points out the potential for Republicans to gain a foothold in the community. Given how poorly the GOP does with Latinos, African Americans and progressive and moderate whites, it seems they are going to have play somewhere. 


AAPI Advocacy in CA Redistricting

The Asian Pacific Policy & Planning Council is organizing workshops in preparation for AAPI advocacy efforts in the upcoming redistricting process. The drawing of district lines is a crucial political affair that plays a particularly vital role in representing AAPI community interests.


ALERT: Chen and Liu Re-nominated, AAJC & NAPABA Announce Sticker Initiative

Take Action Now: Tell Senators Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell that Goodwin Liu must be confirmed before Oct. 8 when the Senate breaks for the midterm elections!