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Bloomberg leads U.S. corporations and cities to lobby for immigration reform

Fri, 06/25/2010 - 12:08
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From the Restore Fairness blog.

It seems fitting that New York City, the crux of the U.S.’s rich immigrant history is leading a new direction in the movement for immigration reform.


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History comes alive with Immigrant Heritage Week

Thu, 04/15/2010 - 14:18

From the Restore Fairness blog.

What is your favorite thing about New York City? Food? Culture? The people? Its unique neighborhoods? New York may have a lot to offer but what really makes it stand out is its identity as a melting pot of cultures from around the world.


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How many more hate crimes against immigrants will it take?

Mon, 04/12/2010 - 15:11
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From the Restore Fairness blog.


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John Liu, Peter Koo, Margaret Chin Sworn Into New York City Offices

Sat, 01/02/2010 - 10:35

Yesterday, John Liu was sworn in as New York City's first Asian-American City Comptroller.  He took an ambitious tone promising among other things to provide for an equitable distribution of contracts as well as oversight on the city's budget.  A major problem with said contracts is the lack of these contracts awarded to minority owned businesses.


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Asian Americans top most expensive campaigns for NY City Council

Fri, 12/04/2009 - 00:30

Asian Americans running for office in New York City had a banner year this past cycle, not just with the record-number of candidates, but also the amount of money they raised. In fact, the three most expensive campaigns for New York City Council were all run by Asian Americans: Kevin Kim, Yen Chou and Peter Koo.


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John Liu defining relationship with Bloomberg

Wed, 11/18/2009 - 16:12

As rising political star John Liu prepares to ascend to the second-highest elected office in New York City, Liu must figure out the type of working relationship he wants with the recently re-elected mayor, Mike Bloomberg.


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John Liu in the news

Thu, 11/05/2009 - 09:28

After Wednesday's historic victory by New York City Councilmember John Liu to become the city's Comptroller, the media is giving him plenty of coverage. Here are clips and links to a few of the top stories.


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Election Results

Tue, 11/03/2009 - 16:48
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Today's the big election day in parts of the country. We're keep an eye on results from New York City where several Asian Americans including John Liu, Kevin Kim, Margaret Chin, Peter Koo and Yen Chou are up for election, as well as Maine and Washington with their marriage equality referendums. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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John Liu campaign update

Sun, 11/01/2009 - 22:39

Less than 48 hours away from the big election day in New York City on November 3rd. Here's an email we just got from the John Liu campaign. It's got a lot of links to news articles about their candidate.

Dear Friend,

 


GOTV for John Liu in the Democratic Primary Runoff

Mon, 09/28/2009 - 09:22

Tuesday September 29th, 2009 is the runoff election in the Democratic Primary for the New York City Comptroller.  The turnout is expected to be abnormally low, so in this case every vote really DOES count.  In the past week conservative news media in the city have intensified a smear campaign against John Liu, a campaign that is rooted in, dare i say it, racism.  Certain forces in this city are committed to preventing the first Asian-American from holding citywide office by inventing false ties to shadowy conspiracies.  They pain br


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