St. Paul, Minn. (Jan. 30, 2012) — Today the Election Integrity Task Force delivered a First Interim Report and Initial Recommendation to Governor Mark Dayton, highlighting recommendations to prevent felons from voting before their civil rights are restored.

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Hindus are dismayed at American Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum’s reported comments few days back that equality does not come from “Eastern religions”.

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Ben Cayetano

HONOLULU (Jan. 18, 2012) — Former Hawai‘i Governor Ben Cayetano announced his candidacy for the Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu in this year’s upcoming election.

In a press conference Wednesday, Cayetano spoke of his desire to end the Honolulu rail project as the motivation for coming out of retirement to run for Honolulu’s top job.

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By Vivian Po and Summer Chiang
New America Media

SAN FRANCISCO (Jan 9, 2012) — Ed Lee’s inauguration Sunday morning marked a historic moment for San Francisco, which now has its first-ever elected Chinese American mayor. But unlike when he was first appointed a year ago by then-outgoing Mayor Gavin Newsom, yesterday’s ceremony saw an affable Lee downplaying his background in the Chinese community, instead emphasizing his role as an innovator for the city as a whole.

Thousands gathered to witness the swearing-in, administered by former San Francisco Mayor and now United States Senator Dianne Feinstein. The ceremony began at 11a.m. after an hour of dance and musical performances. Introduced by former Mayor Willie Brown, Lee, the 43rd mayor of San Francisco, was joined by his wife, Anita, and two daughters, Brianna and Tania.

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I am so proud of my sister Susan Allen for winning tonight’s special primary election for the MN State House seat in 61B! It’s been such an honor to play a small role in making history and sending the first Native American woman to the state legislature! A big thank you to the progressive champions and friends that dedicated their time and energy to Team Susan and made this night a reality – Robert Lilligren, Susy Bates, Peggy Flanagan, Rena Moran, Jamie S. Edwards, Josh Nussbaum, Jeff Hayden, Karen Clark, Colette Routel, Lori Stee, Rick Stafford, Katie Hatt, Andrea Jenkins and all the other amazing volunteers and supporters!!! — with Bauj Chu Yang Heu.

By David K. Yoo

LOS ANGELES (Dec. 6, 2011) — More Asian Pacific Americans hold public office in the United States than at any other time in U.S. history, a sign of the community’s growing engagement with the political process, according to a newly released political almanac published by UCLA’s Asian American Studies Center.

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ST. PAUL (Dec. 2, 2011) — On Thursday night, TakeAction Minnesota members voted to endorse Mohamud Noor for State Senate (SD 59) and Susan Allen for State Representative (HD 61B) in special election races whose primaries will be held this Tuesday.

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Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie reminds voters to vote in the special primary elections being held in Senate District 59 and House District 61B  on Tuesday, December 6, 2011.

“Primary elections narrow the field of candidates to those who will be on the general election ballot.  I encourage voters to have a voice in who will represent them at the legislature by exercising their right to vote and casting a ballot on Tuesday,” said Secretary Ritchie.

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ST. PAUL (Nov. 9, 2011) — In the Saint Paul City Council Ward 6 Election Tuesday, Green Party candidate Bee Kevin Xiong received an impressive 42 percent  against long-time incumbent Dan Bostrom. He thanked his supporters at his headquarters for their commitment and interest in bringing new voices into city politics.

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Rawley Soberano, Ph.D.

By Rawlein G. Soberano, Ph.D.

GERMANTOWN, MD (Nov. 1, 2011) — The tanking economy, high unemployment rate and ridiculously high gas prices are taking a huge toll on average Americans, but the Big Five oil companies (Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron, BP and Conoco Phillips) made a whopping $36 billion in profits in Q2 of 2011. Their minions and lapdogs in Congress (GOP) are fighting with fanatic subservience to their masters to hold on to their government subsidies.

There are 140 Super PACs; one is generating $150 million in this election cycle to buy more lawmakers; they’re cheap. Poverty among Americans 65 and older is statistically unchanged in recent years because of Social Security. Republicans want their buddies to run it (the more accurate description is — to raid it).

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