Tag Archives: APIA

Departing Mayor Lisa Wong – Love, politics, and a tale of two struggling cities

Posted on September 22, 2015 by John

Having been born & raised in a suburb of Springfield, Massachusetts (about 90 miles West of Boston), I’m surprised that I did not come across hearing about Lisa Wong, but I had only started blogging in January 2007 and she … Continue reading →

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Asian American Voter Registration Not Matching Population Growth

Posted on October 30, 2014 by John

When I saw the headline, Asian-American Voter Registration Not Matching Population Growth, I wasn’t surprised and of course disappointed. This is one reason why I am motivated to be active in politics – to make-up for my fellow Asian Americans. … Continue reading →

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Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIA) Vote: Turn Out for What

Posted on October 28, 2014 by John

From what I recall, I first heard about Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIA) (“…a national nonpartisan organization that works with partners to mobilize Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in electoral and civic participation”) when I had attended the … Continue reading →

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North Virginia Courts the Asian American Vote

Posted on October 13, 2014 by 8AsiansNews

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dyupb2zp450 NPR reports yet another state courting the Asian American vote. As the fastest growing minority in the state, Asian Americans are now 5% of the state and make up significant voting blocks in certain communities. The two ads here … Continue reading →

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