As a collaborative project, the vision of the AAPI Clearinghouse is to educate and empower Asian-American political engagement across the country.
DNC Chair Tom Perez released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision not to take up the Trump administration’s attempt to end DACA in its current term: “The Supreme Court made the right call today. Trump’s...
Early this morning, Rep. Grace Meng introduced a “No Walls Act” to prevent President Trump from declaring national emergency for the funding of his border wall during the shutdown.Co-sponsoring the bill were Reps. Lois Frankel, Nydia Vleazquez, Vicente Gonzalez,...
Originally posted on DNC e-mail list. Washington, D.C. — Since his campaign for chair of the Democratic National Committee, DNC Chair Tom Perez has promised to conduct a presidential primary process that is transparent, fair, inclusive, and puts the...
Originally published at Desis for ProgressBy Usha Tewari Desis for Progress is proud to provide a space for community voices and members to write about various issues affecting the South Asian community. The opinions expressed in these original pieces...
The Trump Administration continues to attack immigrants, refugees, and families by separating loved ones, taking away health insurance from millions and attacking nutrition and housing for working families. Fight back against the Trump administration’s threat to break up immigrant...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) sent a letter to U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen calling for her agency to withdraw its proposed public charge rule for non-compliance with federal law. Under federal law, agencies...
Originally posted by Politically Georgia and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 28th, 2018. When Georgians who don’t speak English well go to vote in runoff elections Tuesday, state law limits their ability to bring an interpreter. A federal lawsuit asks a judge to...
Originally published at AAPI DataBY SONO SHAH Heading into the midterms, our analysis at AAPI Data found 27 congressional districts in 11 states where Asian American & Pacific Islander voters could have maximum impact in 2018. We identified these...
Originally posted by the DNC, November 15, 2018. This election, Asian-Americans made history. From Andy Kim’s win in New Jersey to Nima Kulkarni in Kentucky, Asian-American Democrats won seats up and down ballot. Here are some highlights: Who is...
Originally posted by the DNC, November 10, 2018. Hi all, Please see additional ways to help below – including a new sign up form for legal volunteers needed ASAP in Florida: Lawyers needed in FL. We have also launched...
The Asian American Action Fund is a non-profit, Democratic political action committee that seeks to increase the Asian American and Pacific Islander community’s voice in politics at every level of government across the United States.
