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The Root of Passionate Activism

Finding direction and passion about something in this world is a dilemma that troubles many people around the world and more often than not, people wander aimlessly in frustration and resignation. For me, I found my passion in activism and what it took to get me on this path has made me recently wonder if this applies to others who are passionate activists as well.

 


Revisions to Korea Adoption Law

Check out the proposed content revisions to Korea’s Adoption Law. Thanks to Jane Jeong Trenka, TRACK and allies for all your hard work!


Murder in Flushing Reflects Need For Strengthening Hate Crime Laws

Last week, 49 year old World Journal executive David Kao was murdered while sleeping in his car by two teenagers. The teenagers were 16 year old Corey Azor and 17 year old Chris Levy. The two snuck into his car and held him in a headlock until he passed out then dumped his body and left with his car, credit cards and the $115 dollars he had in his pocket.


Racial Incident at Binghamton University *UPDATE*

I am writing to bring to everyone's attention an incident which is emblematic of the new wave of intolerance sweeping Binghamton University