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Desperate need for oversight as sexual assault is carried out in immigration detention

Wed, 06/02/2010 - 15:19

From the Restore Fairness blog.


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Asian Amercan Blogging & Asian American Studies

Mon, 04/05/2010 - 08:11

If you're in Austin this week, come check out the Association for Asian American Studies (AAAS) annual conference.  It's being hosted by the University of Texas, Austin Center for Asian American Studies (that's their lovely artwork up top! I dig the fingerprint!).


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Hunger strike at immigration detention center still going strong at two weeks

Thu, 02/04/2010 - 16:33

(From the Restore Fairness blog.) It’s not the first time a hunger strike has hit the Port Isabel Detention Center in Southern Texas.


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Ramey Ko named Municipal Judge in Austin

Sun, 01/17/2010 - 21:19

Congratulations to APAP Board member, Ramey Ko. He's just been appointed by the Austin city council as a Municipal Judge for the city. According to Ramey, he may be the first Asian American judge in the state's capital and most progressive city. Here's his bio:


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ACLU Texas advocate reveals inside look at inhumane conditions and profiteering at GEO managed detention center

Wed, 12/23/2009 - 05:18
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reevesProtest_smFrom Guest Blogger, Tracey Hayes, Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator, ACLU, Texas


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One year ago, a private profit detention center saw a spate of riots in reponse to a detainee death

Thu, 12/10/2009 - 15:43

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First Amendment Foibles: Can the Dallas PD read English?

Sat, 10/24/2009 - 08:32

After Ernestina Mondragon, a lovely Spanish speaking abuela stopped by rookie Officer Gary Bromley after taking a U turn, went to court to fight a citation issued for not speaking English, it was found that Dallas’ finest have issued 38 citations for the same non-existent law in the last three years.


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Rep. Louie "Moo Goo Dog/Cat Pan" Gohmert (R-TX) is At It Again

Wed, 10/07/2009 - 20:04
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Remember Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX), he of the infamous "moo goo dog pan" and "moo goo cat pan" comment? Well, he's back and even crazier than ever.


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Betty Brown and Ramey Ko: together again

Thu, 09/03/2009 - 21:48
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Remember Texas state representative Betty Brown?  She's the Republican who suggested that Asian Americans should consider changing our names so it would be easier for others to pronounce. Anyway, the Austin Chronicle has just come out with their annual Best of Austin issue and Betty has made the list along with APAP board member and bff, Ramey Ko. Here are the details:


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DNC Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus Reception in Austin - Sept. 10

Mon, 08/31/2009 - 13:36

Cross-posted at Daily Kos and Burnt Orange Report.


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