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URGENT ACTION: Is the GOP Socially Cooler than Us?

Photo by Erin Pangilinan

 


White House takes on Model Minority Myth & Education

On May 17, 2010, Michelle Rhee, Frank Wu, and Kalpen discussed the "Dispelling of the Model Minority Myth." The YouTube video includes statements by Kiran Ahuja and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.

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Freedom to Express Racial Identity & Mental Health Issues

The First Amendment is a right that we as Americans hold dearly with pride. But at the same time, this right comes with its own limitations and hypocrisies. You can't falsely yell "FIRE" in a public facility nor can you publicly declare that you want to assassinate the President. These things will immediately get you in serious trouble.


Asian Activism Banned By Major Corporations

On March 14th, 2010, YouTube/Google banned my spoken poetry piece "To Seung-Hui Cho" because it violated their guidelines for inciting violence and hate speech. I will not be quiet, I will stand up and fight. But today, another major corporation shuts down another Asian American voice.

 


Top AAPI Unsung Hero 2009 - Steve Nguyen


John Cho to Judge OFA Health Reform Video Challenge

Last month, Organizing for America launched the Health Reform Video Challenge - a contest to make the best thirty second ad for heatlh care reform.  The deadline for submission is October 18, less than two weeks away, and the winning ad will be aired nationally.  Anyone can participate - just go to http://my.barackobama.com/VideoChallenge for details and how to enter.


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