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COMMENTARY: For a voice in politics, AAPI voters need access

September 29, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Rick Polintan, APACE President Seattle and Washington are home to one of the strongest AAPI communities in America. For generations, we have worked to build vibrant neighborhoods, parks, and businesses that reflect our history and dedication. Together, we contribute to Seattle and our own community, honoring the sacrifices of our parents and their parents […]

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2017, Rick Polintan, VOL 36 NO 40 | SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 6

API presidential caucus training

April 1, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The API presidential caucus training took place on March 17 in Seattle. The planning committee – Rick Polintan, Toshiko Grace Hasegawa, Celia Jackson, Binah Palmer, Crystal Anguay-Reed, and Max Brown – said this was an inter-generational, inter-community grassroots organizing effort to educate the AAPI community about the presidential electoral process. Hasegawa said, “It’s about making […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, AAPI, Binah Palmer, Celia Jackson, Max Brown, Rick Polintan, Seattle, Toshiko Grace Hasegawa, Vol 35 No 14 | April 2 - April 8

Top Contributors to the Asian community 2015

December 11, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

HONOREES Ming-Ming Tung/Chinese Americans Citizens Alliances Elsie Taniguchi Mel Kang Vandana Slatter Van Dinh-Kuno Bill Tashima Rick Polintan Chong Dameron SPONSORS Puget Sound Energy Wells Fargo Nordstrom Seattle Seahawks UnionBank Swedish Seattle Family Regional Center Keiro Northwest MASTER OF CEREMONIES Harold Taniguchi BEAUTIFUL PLAQUES Bonnie Miller  

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Bill Tashima, Bonnie Miller, Chong Dameron, Elsie Taniguchi, Keiro Northwest, Puget Sound Energy, Rick Polintan, Seattle Seahawks, Top Contributors 2015, Vandana Slatter, Vol 34 No 51 | December 12 - December 18, Wells Fargo

Top contributors to the Asian American community

December 10, 2015 By James Tabafunda

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly It is an event organized by Northwest Asian Weekly and the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation to mark the noteworthy achievements of local Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders. Held at the House of Hong Restaurant on Dec. 4, the 23rd annual Top Contributors to the Asian Community Award Dinner […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Bill Tashima, CACA, Chong Dameron, Elsie Taniguchi, Greg Slatter, Harold Taniguchi, Japanese American, Jean Godden, King County, Korean Women, Legislative District Democrats Mel Kang, Nick Licata, Nina Odell, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Rick Polintan, Seattle City Councilmembers Sally Clark, Stephanie Olson, Tom Rasmussen, Top Contributors 2015, Van Dinh Kuno, Vol 34 No 51 | December 12 - December 18

Polintan elected

April 6, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Rick Polintan was elected on January 20, 2015 as Chair of the 11th Legislative District Democrats. Marvin Rosete was elected Vice-Chair. Robert Kangas was elected State Committeeman. All three are Asian Americans. The 11th is made up of very diverse communities. His goal is for those diverse communities to be engaged politically. Polintan retired as a union […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, Asian Americans, Legislative District Democrats, Marvin Rosete, Rick Polintan, Robert Kangas, SEIU, State Committeeman, Vol 34 No 15 | April 4 - April 10

Growing API representation at Democratic Convention

July 26, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Zachariah Bryan Northwest Asian Weekly This year, the Washington State Asian Pacific Islander community will be well represented at the National Democratic Convention.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles Tagged With: 2008, 2012, APIA, American Pacific Islander American Labor Alliance, Asian Americans, Benton Strong, Ed Song, National Democratic Convention, Newt Gingrich, PLEO, Pacific Islanders, Rick Polintan, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, State Convention, Tampa Bay, Tom Davis, Vol 31 No 31 | July 28 - August 3, Washington State Asian Pacific Islander, Washington State Democrats

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