In a show of unity, six prominent Congressional Caucuses introduced a joint resolution today that affirms diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as essential pillars of the American Dream and integral to the nation’s prosperity, safety, and democracy.
CAPAC leaders slam GOP-backed voting restrictions bill
Leaders of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) on Thursday condemned the recent House passage of H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act—describing the legislation as a direct attack on voting rights.
Trump’s English-only Executive Order draws strong backlash from Congressional leaders
A sharp response followed President Trump’s executive order on Friday designating English as the official language of the United States.
Meng to replace Chu as head of CAPAC
Rep. Grace Meng of New York is set to become the new chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC).
CAPAC likes choice of Vivek Murthy as surgeon general
On Nov. 18, President Obama nominated Vivek Hallegere Murthy as United States surgeon general. Since 2009, Dr. Murthy served as the president and co-founder of Doctors for America. He is […]
Asian Pacific Americans win on Election Day
By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly Election night was a good night for Asian and Pacific Americans — not only in Washington State but also nationwide.
APAs break towards Obama
Asian Americans broke towards President Barack Obama, according to the Asian American Election Eve Poll, a joint project of the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD) […]