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Wed, 07/06/2011 - 00:21

There are not enough women or minorities in office, and there should be. Yes, I am saying this because I am a South Asian woman living in the US.


I AM THIS LAND says "enough is enough"

Tue, 11/16/2010 - 16:16
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Will Latino enthusiasm color the mid-term vote?

Tue, 10/26/2010 - 14:08
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Do Nothing and watch the Tea Party Win

Mon, 10/18/2010 - 03:39

Got the following email from AAA-Fund and felt it was important to post! Join us with AAA-Fund, other democratic AAPI groups and Rep. Mike Honda in the effort to get out the Asian American vote and keep America blue! Find out how to get involved if you're in DC here http://bit.ly/voteAAPI2010 or email olivichow (@) gmail (dot) com for local volunteer opportunities in your area.


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Over 1,700 calls to AAPI households in 3 days!

Fri, 10/15/2010 - 13:06

APAP has been working with other progressive AAPI groups and Congressman Honda to recruit AAPI phone bankers and canvassers.

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Ami Bera and Raj Goyle make the list

Wed, 03/10/2010 - 04:10

Today, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced the first round of candidates selected for the prestigious “Red to Blue” program that targets GOP-held districts. It's awesome that the list includes two Asian American candidates: Ami Bera who is running in CA-03 and Raj Goyle who is running in KS-04.


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Support Martha Coakley this Tuesday

Sat, 01/16/2010 - 20:08

The big election to fill the remainder of Senator Ted Kennedy's term is this Tuesday. Polls have shown the Republicans with a strong shot of taking this Senate seat. Representing the Democrats is the State's Attorney General Martha Coakley. In December, her campaign (as well as the other three Democrats in the primary) answered questions posed by APAP-Boston's Michelle Wu. For your convenience, we are reprinting Martha Coakley's answers. If you are Massachusetts, make sure to get out the vote and spread the word.


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Surya Yalamanchili switches to Democratic primary

Wed, 01/13/2010 - 19:18

When former reality TV star Surya Yalamanchili ("The Apprentice") announced his candidacy for the 2nd Congressional district, he came out as an independent. Now, after a few months of campaigning, he has decided to pursue the Democratic nomination. The announcement from his website:


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Neil Abercrombie Announces Resignation Date

Tue, 01/05/2010 - 19:50

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.


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Alex Wan campaigns for Atlanta City Council

Sun, 11/22/2009 - 15:42

Earlier this month, non-profit executive Alex Wan took a huge step towards becoming Atlanta's first Asian American on the city council by coming in first in his primary. Wan captured 32% of the vote and moved into a run-off against second-place finisher, Martha Coyle, who received 23%.


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