APAP Calendar

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.

Home

Items tagged: illinois

Tammy Duckworth for Lieutenant Governor?

Thu, 02/11/2010 - 23:29

Wow, it seems like just yesterday we were discussing Raja Krishnamoorthi as the Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. Now word comes out that Governor Pat Quinn would actually like to add Assistant Secretary of Defense Tammy Duckworth to the ticket. It's great to see so many qualified Asian Americans being concerned for top level positions.


  • curtis's blog
  • Add new comment
  • Read more

Raja Krishnamoorthi for lieutenant governor?

Tue, 02/09/2010 - 21:23

 

After suffering a narrow loss for Illinois state comptroller, Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi now has his sights set on a bigger prize: the state's Lieutenant Governor. According to the Peoria Journal, Krishnamoorthi is letting it be known that he wants to be considered for this office on the Democratic ticket.


  • curtis's blog
  • 1 comment
  • Read more

Raja Krishnamoorthi Concedes Comptroller Race

Wed, 02/03/2010 - 22:58

After a see-saw night where the lead kept switching back and forth, Raja Krishnamoorthi has finally conceded the Democratic primary race for Illinois Comptroller.


  • curtis's blog
  • Add new comment
  • Read more

Two Asian American candidates pursue statewide office in Illinois

Mon, 10/12/2009 - 19:33

For the past few election cycles, the Asian American community in Illinois has been looking for a candidate who can win and give voice to their concerns. In 2010, the'll have two options: Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi who is running for State Comptroller and Republican Steve Kim who just announced his run for State Attorney General. They both face competitive primaries next February 2nd.


  • curtis's blog
  • Add new comment
  • Read more

Asian American Republican in Illinois as sacrificial lamb

Mon, 10/05/2009 - 15:35

In 2004, the Republican Party in Illinois was looking for a sacrificial lamb in the race for U.S. Senator. Democratic nominee and then-State Senator, Barack Obama, was cruising in the polls and the G.O.P. was desperate for a candidate who could show that their party was just as inclusive as the Democrats. Without any available options in the land of Lincoln, the state G.O.P. had to recruit someone from Maryland, Alan Keyes. He lost bad.


  • curtis's blog
  • Add new comment
  • Read more

Best Colleges for AAPI Students: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Mon, 09/21/2009 - 23:00

This month, to kick off the school year, we’re partnering with Angry Asian Man to bring you a very special list of The Best Colleges and Universities for AAPI Students. Last week and this week, we're profiling the top ten best schools for AAPI student activism (in no particular order). Today's campus is...

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Public University
Location: Urbana and Champaign, Illinois
Founded: 1867
Enrollment: 31,000


  • spamfriedrice's blog
  • 8 comments
  • Read more

Raja Krishnamoorthi pushes for more government transparency

Thu, 09/17/2009 - 08:47

Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi, who is running for Illinois State Comptroller, recently announced that if he were elected he would enact measures to make state government more open and accountable to the media and voters.


  • JennyG's blog
  • Add new comment
  • Read more

Raja Krishnamoorthi to Announce IL Comptroller Candidacy this Weekend

Thu, 08/20/2009 - 22:15

Exciting news out of Illinois. Former Deputy Illinois Treasurer Raja Krishnamoorthi will launch his campaign for Illinois State Comptroller with events in Chicago and Peoria on Sunday and Monday. The full press release is below. Before announcing though, Krishnamoorthi made a quick pitstop to visit his old friend in the White House.


  • curtis's blog
  • Add new comment
  • Read more

Raja Krishnamoorthi--Democrat for Illinois Comptroller 2010

Tue, 08/04/2009 - 23:18

Raja is running for Comptroller in Illinois! If he wins in 2010, he'll become the first Asian American elected to a statewide office in Illinois!


  • spamfriedrice's blog
  • 1 comment
  • Read more

Krishnamoorthi Hires Obama Advisors, Hopes to Fill Void in Illinois

Wed, 06/17/2009 - 13:43

With the recent passing of Judge Sandra Otaka in Illinois, the local Asian American community has lost a valuable friend and member.


  • curtis's blog
  • Add new comment
  • Read more