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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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Items tagged: senate

Doing the right thing can get you deported

From the Restore Fairness blog.

When Abel Moreno made a call to 911 to report a police officer assaulting his girlfriend, he had no idea of the consequences of his actions. He now faces deportation for reporting a crime he witnessed.


Is This Anti-Bill Halter Ad Racist?

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(h/t Daily Kos) A strange Asian-themed ad has cropped up in the Arkansas Senate primary battle between incumbent Blanche Lincoln and challenger Bill Halter. 


House passes historic health bill

On March 21, 2010, the House made a historic event with the passage of H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010.  After more than a year of fierce debate, President Obama has won a major legislative victory.

The Senate healthcare bill passed the House in 219-212 vote. An overwhelming majority of Democratic House members voted in support of the bill. However, thirty-four Democrats voted nay, and, as expected, all Republicans voted against the bill.


How far will the GOP go for the Latino vote?

(From the Restore Fairness blog) In the 2008 Presidential Election, Republicans won only 31% of the Latino vote, down from 40% of Latino votes they had four years earlier when George Bush took office for the second time. And based on exit polls, it seems apparent that the Hispanic vote played a large part in President Obama’s Electoral College victory and win over John McCain.


Edward Chen passes Senate Committee again

For the second time, President Obama's nominee for the Northern District of California, Magistrate Edward Chen, has cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee by a party line vote of 12-7. If you'll remember, Chen's nomination has been stalled by Republicans who have criticized Chen for his public statements and background as a lawyer for the American Civil Liberties Union. From an editorial in the San Francisco Gate:


Don't Panic Be Heard, Let Congress Know We Want Health Care Reform

I spoke today with an aide for Rep. Mike Quiqley (IL). He stated that Congress is still hoping to hear what comes out of committee before making a final decision about health care reform. I did ask about the recent loss in Massachusetts and how that might effect the process, he stated that they were not concerned about it and it didn't effect how Quiqley or Congress would conduct business.