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REEL IN THE VOTE is a non-partisan campaign launched by the San Diego Asian Film Foundation to encourage more Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIAs) to participate in the democratic process, REEL IN THE VOTE ran a Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest and recently announced Henry Ahn of Washington, D.C. and his PSA, “My Vote, My Voice” as the winner of the competition.
To be honest, I’m not sure I agree that Ahn’s PSA was the best one… you can take a look at all the finalists’ PSA’s here.
According to Reel in the Vote:
“Sadly, statistics show Asian Pacific Islander Americans have the lowest rates of voter participation among all ethnic groups, and Asian American women have the lowest rates of voter participation among all groups, with less than one quarter of eligible voters actually registering to vote. While there may be many cultural reasons behind the dismal numbers, APATHY is our worst enemy.”
That is pretty sad and pathetic. So if you haven’t registered yet, please do – time is running out or already has (this coming Monday is the last day in California to register). Check out www.justvote.org to look up your registration deadlines (Disclaimer: this is a non-partisan site I’m helping out with). If you have ever complained about the direction of country and haven’t voted, stop complaining, get involved and vote!
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I liked the other videos...
For the Future - who doesn't love little kids?
Choices - b/c so many times choices are made for us...
One - very smart...
from the playlist
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=EDEE476B13...
I liked the other videos...
For the Future - who doesn't love little kids?
Choices - b/c so many times choices are made for us...
One - very smart...
from the playlist
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=EDEE476B13...
Asians love free stuff, if only they would give a gift away if you voted. I'm, sure registration and turnout would be great. This would be kind of the like the old KMT days where after an election if KMT won you show proof you voted and collect your free gift of course here it would have to be non-partisan you get something just for voting, doesn't matter the party!
Asians love free stuff, if only they would give a gift away if you voted. I'm, sure registration and turnout would be great. This would be kind of the like the old KMT days where after an election if KMT won you show proof you voted and collect your free gift of course here it would have to be non-partisan you get something just for voting, doesn't matter the party!
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