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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.

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No Stranger to Family Immigration

Mon, 08/24/2009 - 07:53

This post is part of a series to publicize the National Asian American Week of Action, a collaborative mobilization with the Asian American Institute of Chicago, Ill, Asian Law Caucus of SF, Asian American Justice Center, South Asian Americans Leading Together, Kaya Inc, National Federation of Filipino American Associations, OCA-Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans, Hmong National Development, Inc. and Japanese American Citizens League.


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Filipino Veterans and Immigrant Family Reunification on Horizon with Akaka (D-Hawaii) Bill

Fri, 07/03/2009 - 11:56

On this Fourth of July weekend, we should remember the people who sacrificed and served in the U.S. military.  For Filipino Veterans, over 60 years after World War II, the U.S. is just beginning to recognize and appreciate the sacrifices they made.  It's only been a few months since these aging veterans could start requesting their benefits that all other U.S. war veterans receive.


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Lesbian Mom Shirley Tan Testifies for the Uniting American Families Act

Mon, 06/08/2009 - 10:13
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One of the greatest injustices dealt to gay and lesbian couples because of the lack of marriage rights, is their inability to sponsor their would-be spouses for citizenship. The Uniting American Families Act would change that allowing "permanent partners" of permanent residents to be sponsored for permanent residency. First introduced in 2000, the bill has stalled in the judiciary committee in 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2007.

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