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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.
Obama Shout-outs
Latest on Sun, 07:19
Raghda: I just pay off my credit cards ctllpeoemy when the bill arrives. I haven't paid a cent in interest but have received several gift cards from them [...]
ALexandre: Heres my oipoinn on Heres my oipoinn on green energy.If green energy made sense economically, then the free market would have gone that way. The research that [...]
Wendy: Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. "There would be long-lasting ecmoonic damage. The economy would be back in recession. Tax revenues would be falling again and the deficit increasing."Sounds [...]
Marisol: Either Obama has no stomach for learedship, taking some big risks without which nothing big will be accomplished, OR he really is just a representative of the kind of people [...]
Safica: Suze is right. Most people at least use cridet cards, but YES should do so responsibly! Credit card companies need MORE laws holding them in check! [...]
My first three weeks as a AAA-Fund Campaign Fellow for the Ami Bera campaign have been a whirlwind. I land in Sacramento on Saturday night, September 11th, and show up for Orientation at the campaign office in Elk Grove on Sunday morning. The first thing I notice when I knock on the door is that I am greeted by an Asian American. Scott Matsumoto, an intern and staff member at Dr. Bera’s office for the past four months, opened the door for me and introduced himself. As the afternoon progresses, I find myself surprised once again to see so many diverse individuals coming in to volunteer with the campaign. People of all ages, races, religions, political affiliations, abilities and sexual orientations are extremely well-represented in this office.
The energetic vibe and diverse makeup of the volunteer base reminds me much of the Obama campaign. Later that afternoon, Dr. Bera drops by to visit the volunteers and grab some pretzels to snack on. Instantly, the enthusiasm of our volunteers rises another notch as volunteers glance excitedly behind them and take pictures on their cell phones while other volunteers rapidly finish their messages.
Dr. Bera is a rock-star candidate. He has the charisma, the buzz, and the “it” factor that separates certain candidates above the rest. I have met many AAPI and non-AAPI elected officials and there are a lot of dorky, socially awkward ones, who have the best of intentions but we all agree that they still need to hone their social skills. Dr. Bera is a natural; he exudes confidence and warmth. I stand up to shake his hand nervously myself, then realize I’m starstruck and tell myself to regain my composure. I am a professional, a staff member, and I need to get back to making phone calls while Dr. Bera chats with our volunteers.
Video of the signing ceremony and Diwali celebration added below. Interviews with AAPI guests and Administration officials at the event now available from AAPI Momentum.
THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everybody. Please be seated. Welcome to the White House. I’m glad you could join us today as I proudly sign this executive order reestablishing the President’s Advisory Commission and White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islanders.
By now, most of us have heard the tragic news that Annie Le, a young, promising PhD student in pharmacology at Yale University, was apparently murdered just days before her wedding. On September 25, a memorial service was held for Ms. Le in Northern California, attended by her family and friends, as well as Yale students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Grant Din ’79, Kristina Yee ’89, and Harry Chang ‘84 attended the service to represent the Yale Asian American community and Yale University. They read and delivered a letter to Ms. Le’s parents on behalf of the Association of Asian American Yale Alumni, of which I am also a member.
A little over a month ago, the Asian American Action Fund announced a contest for folks to blog about why we need health care reform. A panel of judges including me narrowed the entries down to four finalists. Now it’s up to you, the activists and readers, to vote for the first, second, and third place winners. You can do so by visiting this post at the AAA Fund blog and leaving a comment with your picks for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
The first place winner will receive $150, 2 free tickets to the 2010 AAA-Fund Gala (a $200 value), and an exclusive invitation to become a featured AAA-Fund Blogger. Second place receives 2 free tickets to the 2010 AAA-Fund Gala (a $200 value), and an exclusive invitation to become a featured AAA-Fund Blogger, Third place will get a lunch with a AAA-Fund leader, and an exclusive invitation to become a featured AAA-Fund Blogger.
We’ve reposted the text of the AAA Fund finalist announcement below as well.
By now, we all probably know that some a-hole shouted out “You lie” during President Obama’s speech when the President was disputing the charge that health care reform will cover illegal aliens. Far from being a random heckler, it was a sitting member of Congress, U.S. Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02). (What’s in the water in SC these days, anyway?)
Rob Miller, an Iraq War veteran, is running against Wilson for South Carolina’s Second Congressional District. Already the netroots have raised over $100,000 for Miller from last night. Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (APAP) started their own ActBlue page to support Miller, which has already raised $478. If you think Wilson is an embarrassment to both this country and to his office, donate here and help Rob Miller defeat Joe Wilson!
(Oh, and if anyone wants to donate to Joe Wilson, feel free to do so here.
Do you want to have a meaningful say in the healthcare debate — and win $150 and much more?
It’s easy. All you’ve got to do is blog — and our readers will be the judge! Read on for the exciting details.
AAA-Fund proudly announces its 2009 Healthcare Blogathon:
How can we fix our healthcare system so that everyone can get access to quality, affordable healthcare? Please share your thoughts and personal stories on why we need healthcare reform now (500 words or less).
Here’s the deal. The Asian American and Pacific Islander community needs quality affordable health care. One in six Asian Americans and one in four Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are uninsured. Even with coverage, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders experience disparities in health outcomes and quality of care.
On Wednesday, August 19th, the Asian American Justice Center, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, and the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum will be hosting a national AAPI Call-in Day to support health care reform. The AAPI Call-in Day will give members of the AAPI community the opportunity to raise their voices together to tell Congress to support quality affordable health care for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders:
Call your Senator and Representative on August 19th and ask them to:
Nominate Your College or University Today!
Co-sponsored by Asian Pacific Americans for Progress and Angry Asian Man
Do you think your campus has what it takes to be on this list? This is a call out to all you current college students, recent college grads, and even faculty and staff… if you think your campus community is a great place for AAPI students to earn their bachelor’s degrees and to cut their teeth as progressive AAPI community leaders, fill out the nomination form by 11:59 pm, Pacific on August 28, 2009. Our panel of reviewers will then evaluate your submissions. If your campus is one of the best, it will be featured in September on both Asian Pacific Americans for Progress and Angry Asian Man, and you’ll win some priceless bragging rights!
Everyone who submits a nomination by the deadline will be entered into a raffle to win a DVD copy of Vincent Who? and 5 Blacklava t-shirts. So get those nominations in by August 28!! If you have any questions, contact spamfriedrice@apaforprogress.org.
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.
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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