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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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Neil Abercrombie Announces Resignation Date

Let the games begin. Hawaii Representative Neil Abercrombie (HI-02) has announced he will be quitting Congress on Feb 28 to focus on his race for Governor. The progressive Abercrombie, who has represented his district since 1991, will first face Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann in a Democrat primary.


Neil Abercrombie (HI-01) to resign early; opens seat in HI

Really big news out of the Aloha State today. Rep. Neil Abercrombie (HI-01), who is running for governor of Hawaii, just announced that he's resigning his seat early to devote himself to campaigning full time.


Colleen Hanabusa officially enters HI Congressional race

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.


Colleen Hanabusa set to run for Congress

Here's some exciting news out of Hawaii. Democrat Colleen Hanabusa, the state Senate president, is expected to soon announce her candidacy for the First Congressional District in Hawaii. That's the seat being vacated by current Representative Neil Abercrombie who is stepping down to run for Governor.