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    Our group Twitter account is at http://www.twitter.com/aa4o To properly send Twitters to other Asian Americans for Obama, in your Twitter client, type "d aa4o #aa4o [your message here]". Those of you already adding the #aa4o hashtag did a great job during the last debate. The results are below.
June 15th, 2009

Change in Iran

Posted by rko

UPDATE 2: Good news - Twitter will postpone maintenance.

UPDATE: Use the Twitter hashtags #TwitterStayUp #NoMaintenance to tell Twitter to keep running!

As millions of Iranians in Iran and around the world stand up and make their voices heard, we are witnessing history being made in Iran. Depending on how these unprecedented events unfold, Iran may be on the cusp of a new era of freedom and democracy.

We’re also seeing yet another amazing change in how movements are made and news is reported through the use of Twitter as the Iranian regime has attempted to shut down most other sources of communication used to great effect by the reform movement, including websites, Facebook, and text messaging. It’s astonishing to see the on-the-ground reports coming in through Twitter - watch history unfold at #iranelection. The technological revolution has enabled people to coordinate their efforts and keep in touch with the outside world in ways that were not possible during the 1999 student demonstrations or in similar situations such as Tiananmen Square in 1999.

Unfortunately, Twitter has scheduled 90 minutes of maintenance tonight, during which time it will be temporarily offline. Tell Twitter to find a way to keep the site up - it remains one of the most important tools, and the possibility of real change is still very fragile. Without it, millions of Iranians may be left in the dark, cut off from the world and each other at this critical time.

For the latest updates, see the excellent liveblogging at Andrew Sullivan, Huffington Post, and the National Iranian American Council.

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June 2nd, 2009

5 Actions To Take on Health Care

Posted by Eugenia

Cross-posted from APA for Progress - thanks, NaomiRo!

The next two months are a critical time for the health care movement. In fact, this summer may be the most important moment in a generation. For the first time in years, we have a President committed to reform - with enough popularity to pull it off -  a Democratic Congress - and the political will of the American people.
 
But there are huge hurdles ahead - and President Obama has admitted that if reform doesn’t happen this year, he doesn’t see it happening during his presidency. So it’s now or never. Here’s a cheat sheet of exactly what’s happening - and why it matters, specifically, for AAPI communities.
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May 20th, 2009

Judy Chu Wins!

Posted by rko

Most material reposted from APA for Progress:

In the special election to replace recently appointed Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis in Congress in California’s 32nd Congressional District, California Board of Equalization Member and APAP PAC endorsed candidate Judy Chu has won the Democratic primary. With 75% of the precincts in, Chu leads her closest Democratic opponent, State Senator Gil Cedillo, by 3,300 votes, leading California political blog Calitics to call the race for her.

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May 19th, 2009

Vote for Judy Chu in the Special Election in California!

Posted by rko

Today, Tuesday, May 19, is the special election to fill the US Congressional seat left vacant by Sec. of Labor Hilda Solis.  If you or someone you know lives in the district, Judy Chu needs your vote!

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May 14th, 2009

National AAPI Week of Service - May 24-31

Posted by rko

As many of y’all know, May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. While a significant part of this month is celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of the Asian Pacific American community, it’s also an important opportunity for our community to continue contributing to our communities all over the country. To that end, a group fo AAPI organizers including Brian Wang, Lisa Hasegawa of the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development, and Parag Mehta, recent member of the Presidential Transition Team, have started a special project - a National AAPI Week of Service from May 24 - 31st. This is a terrific opportunity to demonstrate our community’s contributions. As a central online space to post and organize events, they’ve created www.AAPImomentum.org. Go below the fold for more info from Brian.

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May 9th, 2009

Austin’s Asian Occasion: APA Heritage Celebration to benefit MOWAM

Posted by Eugenia

Title: Austin’s Asian Occasion: APA Heritage Celebration to benefit MOWAM
Location: Austin Long Center
Link out: Click here
Description:
The Asian American Cultural Center Presents
The Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival
Saturday, May 23, 2009
3:00-5:00pm (the pre-show begins at 2pm)
The Long Center (directions: http://www.tinyurl.com/austinlongcenter )

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May 9th, 2009

APA Heritage Night: A Reflection on our Culture & Role in Politics

Posted by Eugenia

Title: APA Heritage Night: A Reflection on our Culture & Role in Politics
Location: Café Asia, 1550 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va (near Rosslyn metro station)
Description:
APA Heritage Night: A Reflection on our Culture & Role in Politics
Presented By The Arlington Young Democrats’ Asian American Caucus & The Asian American Action- Fund - Virginia Chapter

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May 9th, 2009

Fourth Annual Fiesta Asia Street Fair

Posted by Eugenia

Title: Fourth Annual Fiesta Asia Street Fair
Location: Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 3rd St. and 6th St.
Description:
Fiesta Asia is the annual National Asian Heritage Festival in Washington, DC presented by the Asia Heritage Foundation. Mark your calendars for this month-long celebration commemorating the rich and diverse heritage of the US Asian community.

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May 9th, 2009

Vincent Who? Film Debut in Virginia on May 28

Posted by Eugenia

Title: Film Debut in Virginia: Vincent Who?
Location: Arlington Central Library, 1015 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA
Link out: Click here
Description: Film Debut in Virginia: Vincent Who?
Co-Hosted with APAs for Progress
http://www.vincentchin.net/

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May 9th, 2009

Asian American Literature for Youth of All Ages Reading

Posted by Eugenia

Title: Asian American Literature for Youth of All Ages
Location: Arlington Central Library, 1015 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA
Description: Asian American Literature for Youth of All Ages

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