McCain Myth Buster: John McCain and Immigration Reform
Today's McCain Myth: John McCain can be trusted on immigration reform.
Oppenheimer's Straight Talk on John McCain
Columnist Andrés Oppenheimer ripped John McCain over his embrace of the right-wing on immigration in Sunday's Miami Herald. Oppenheimer, an award-winning journalist, writes that following an interview with the presumptive GOP nominee that McCain is "moving steadily backward" on immigration.McCain Myth Buster: John McCain and America's Communities
John McCain says that on his campaign tour this week he is visiting "places that have long been ignored or are losing ground as the global economy forces change" and that "[i]t's time for action" to help those communities. But in reality, John McCain has proven time and again that he would leave these communities behind by vetoing earmarks, which have funded critical programs in these economically struggling areas.McCain Stands By Vote Against '90 Civil Rights Act
Forty-years ago, just days after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., President Lyndon Johnson signed the '68 Civil Rights Act. Twenty-two years later, John McCain cast a deciding vote against the Civil Rights Act in 1990. In 1990,...DNC Statement on Fortieth Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Assassination
"Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a transformative American leader whose life was cut tragically short 40 years ago. As we reflect on this solemn occasion, each one of us should reaffirm our commitment to continuing Dr. King's fight for social justice, equality, fairness, and inclusion for all Americans. "Among the many lessons of Dr. King's life, he taught us that our Democracy must be nurtured. That the work of making America a better place is a lifetime commitment. Each one of us must fight for the shared values of an America where we stand up and stand together for the least among us, for our children, our veterans, our communities, the very things that define who we are and what we believe. "This year's presidential election provides a ray of hope in the realization of Dr. King's dream. Across the country we've seen historic turnout as Americans from all walks of life are making their voices heard to move our country forward. Today the Democratic Party reaffirms its commitment to work towards the beloved community Dr. King envisioned. "DNC Caucus Chairs Call on McCain to Stop Advertising on Hate Site
"John McCain can't apologize for one mistake while making another of the same ilk. As recently as 1994 John McCain voted to cut off funding for the Commission promoting Dr. King's holiday, but today says he made 'a mistake.' If McCain is truly regretful of those past actions, how can he justify advertising on a website that promotes the same type of hate and division Dr. King gave his life to end?"Commemorating Women's History Month
March 1st begins Women's History Month and that is particularly important for Democrats since we have a long, proud history of women's accomplishments to celebrate and honor. Simply going back to 1920, after battling for 72 years, the 19th Amendment...Dean: Republican Party's Statement Rings Hollow While They Pay to Test How Far They Can Take Race and Gender Attacks
The Republican National Committee is testing how far it can go in attacks against a potential woman or African American opponent.Members of Congress: Lack of Coverage on AAPI Vote
A dozen Democratic lawmakers are signatories in letters sent to Jonathan Klein, President of CNN, and Phil Griffin, Executive-in-Charge at MSNBC, voicing their concern for the lack of coverage on the Asian-American and Pacific Islander vote in election news coverage....Members of Congress Write to Phil Griffin, Executive-in-Charge, MSNBC
Phil Griffin Executive-in-Charge MSNBC 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Dear Mr. Griffin, We are writing as Members of Congress who have strong interests in issues affecting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the United States....Members of Congress Write to Jonathan Klein, CNN President
Jonathan Klein President CNN/U.S. One Time Warner Center New York, NY 10019 Dear Mr. Klein, We are writing as Members of Congress who have strong interests in issues affecting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the United...DNC Commemorates Lunar New Year
"On behalf of Democrats everywhere, we join the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in celebration of the Lunar New Year. A time to remember ancestors, reunite family, and give thanks, the Lunar New Year is also a reminder of America's great diversity. The AAPI community is itself a greatly diverse community, representing nearly 50 different countries and ethnicities. While the Lunar New Year is not observed by all AAPIs, it still gives many members of the community a time to reflect on the year that passed and the year that lies ahead."Dean: Restrictive Indiana Voter ID Law Is a Manufactured Problem by Republicans Based on Fear Not Facts
Today, the Supreme Court heard arguments on Indiana's undemocratic voter identification law. While there has never been a report of voter impersonation fraud in Indiana, real voters - seniors, students, veterans, minorities and low-income families -have been disenfranchised at the polls because of this restrictive requirement.GOP Boasts About "Caging" Efforts
In a recent e-mail to party supporters, Kansas GOP Chair Kris Kobach bragged about the Republican Party's efforts at "caging" voters. In an e-mail message sent to state Republicans, Kansas Republican Party Chairman Kris Kobach reviewed the party’s accomplishments this...Asian American and Pacific Islanders Will Help Elect Nominate and Elect the Next Democratic President
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement as the Democratic Presidential candidates prepared to debate in Nevada, site of the first DNC-sanctioned debate in...Democrats Make College More Affordable for AAPI Families
The Democratic Congress yesterday sent landmark legislation to the President that reduces college costs for millions of young people. The Democratic National Committee and College Democrats of America praised Congressional Democrats and highlighted the bills benefits for Asian American and Pacific Islander families and students:DNC to Host Constituency Summit in Nevada
Starting tomorrow, the Democratic National Committee will host the first joint American Majority Partnership Summit August 23-25 at the Paris/Bally's Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada.Join DNC Caucus Chairs at the AMP Summit
Governor Dean, along with the DNC Caucus Chairs Bel Leong-Hong, Ramona Martinez, Mame Reiley, Virgie M. Rollins and Rick Stafford, will be hosting the DNC American Majority Partnership Summit on August 23-25, 2007, at the Paris-Bally Hotels in Las Vegas, NV.Patsy Takemoto Mink (1927 – 2002)
Patsy Mink was an inspirational leader in the fight for equal rights; as the first woman of color elected to Congress, her historical contributions championing the rights of immigrants, minorities, women, and children continue to energize Americans...DNC Hosts Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Reception
Governor Howard Dean, along with DNC Vice Chair Congressman Mike Honda, DNC APIA Caucus Chair Bel Leong-Hong, and DNC APIA Caucus Vice Chair Mona Mohib, addressed a group of AAPI community members, including many students, at a reception last night at DNC headquarters.Join Governor Dean to Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
With May being Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Governor Howard Dean and special guest Congresswoman Mazie Hirono are headlining a reception in honor of the many contributions of Asian Americans to this country.Celebrating Asian Pacific American Workers
With the Democratic Party celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, it's worth taking a closer look at the lives that Asian Pacific American workers lead.DNC Chairman Howard Dean, Vice Chair Mike Honda and APIA Caucus Chair Bel Leong-Hong Commemorate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean, DNC Vice Chair Congressman Mike Honda and DNC APIA Caucus Chair Bel Leong-Hong issued the following joint statement commemorating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which begins today, May 1st:Fred Korematsu (1919-2005)
Over 60 years ago, Fred Korematsu (1919-2005) courageously challenged Executive Order 9066, which called for the imprisonment of over one hundred thousand Japanese Americans in internment camps during World War II. He decided to take a stand.DNC Chairman Howard Dean Meets with AAPI and Muslim American Community Leaders
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean recently convened a series of roundtable meetings with Asian American Pacific Islander and Muslim American community leaders in Chicago, Illinois and Washington, DC.DNC Announces New Indo-American Leadership Council Co-Chairs
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean today announced the appointment of the new Co-Chairs for the DNC’s Indo-American Leadership Council.Bush's Budget and the AAPI Community
Speaker Pelosi's office put out a fact sheet detailing how key programs important to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are being underfuneded in Bush's budget.Cali Asians Show the Country What's Up
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in California are learning how to flex their political muscles. They are moving beyond fund-raising, where they have long been a force, to elect representatives of their own.DNC Statement Commemorating the Lunar New Year
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement commemorating the Lunar New Year, which began yesterday with the new moon and and will continue until the full moon in two weeks:DNC Statement on the 65th Annual Day of Remembrance
Democratic National Committee Vice-Chairman Cong. Mike Honda (D-CA) issued the following statement today in observance of Day of Remembrance, which marks the 65th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 that forced some 120,000 Japanese Americans into internment camps during World War II:An Immigration Application Fee Increase
The Bush administration has announced their intention to nearly double the immigration application fee, according to the Washington Post.Bush Offers Rhetoric, Democrats Offer Real Solutions for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Tonight, presented with an opportunity to offer new ideas and join Democrats in working to advance the people's agenda, President Bush offered more of the same empty rhetoric.AAPIs and the Midterm Elections
The 2006 elections sent a clear message that Americans are ready for a new direction. Voting for hope and opportunity, they rejected the Republican culture of corruption and the politics of fear and smear.Huge APA Turnout for Webb
When Senator George Allen of Virginia finally conceded to Senator-elect Jim Webb, the Democrats officially seized the Senate. This key victory was aided by a strong coordinated effort aimed at the Asian Pacific American community.Dean Statement on the Midterm Elections
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean today issued the following statement regarding the 2006 election results.Comprehensive Immigration Reform May Be Coming
From the Washington Post article that detailed policies that may change with the Democrats in power in Congress: Washington may sink into partisan fighting in the next two years. But there is one piece of proposed legislation that will have...Get Out The Vote
The Democratic Party's "Get Out the Vote" drive to push voters to the polls has begun. Election Day is Tuesday, November 7. Be a part of the new direction. Volunteer with your state Democratic Party and help get Democrats out to vote.New Jersey Rocks The 50-State Turnout
Congressman Mike Honda, DNC Vice Chair, kicked-off The 50-State Turnout with New Jersey congressional candidate, Linda Stender, beginning the morning by canvassing with members of Plumbers Local 24 before heading to the Asian Trade Show and Chinese Festival.“Whatever It Takes” Republicans Embrace Intolerance
A week after Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman vowed to supporters in an e-mail that the RNC would "hold nothing back" and "spend whatever it takes" to "maintain our majorities," it's clear that Republicans across the country will do and say just about anything to get elected -- even resort to some of the most insidious forms of intolerance.In the last week alone, a Republican candidate in Minnesota attacked his opponent's faith, young conservatives in Michigan are running dangerous and divisive "Catch an Illegal Immigrant" and "Fun With Guns" events, and an Arizona Republican Congressional candidate refused to demand that former KKK Grand Wizard David Duke remove an endorsement and a link to his campaign from Duke's website
Ken Mehlman Should Denounce GOP Intolerance In Minnesota
Today, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that former state Representative Mike Osskopp, a senior staffer for Republican Congressman John Kline was caught on video tape screaming a derogatory, anti-Japanese slur in the parking during a recent political event. Osskopp’s insensitive remark came less than a week after Minnesota Republican Party Chairman Ron Carey sent a fundraising email challenging the patriotism of Keith Ellison, a Muslim-American Democratic Congressional Candidate. Ellison’s opponent, Republican candidate Alan Fine, also lashed out at him in a manner that a Star Tribune political columnist called “stunning” in its vitriol. As the columnist noted, “I've received hate mail from lonely bigots with a gentler tone than [Fine’s] statement." [Star Tribune, 9/13/06].Governor Dean Writes a Letter
College Republicans are at it again, this time with some help from the RNC: Morgan Wilkins, the intern hired by the Republican National Committee to win the hearts and minds of Michigan 20-somethings, is planning events that some may find...Do Giuliani and Steele Endorse Allen's History of Racial Divisiveness?
Former New York Mayor and potential GOP Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani will be in Virginia and Maryland today stumping for Republican Senate candidates George Allen and Michael Steele.New Calendar Increases Diversity
By adding Nevada and South Carolina, the Democratic Party is significantly increasing the early participation of African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, Native Americans and labor members. Also, states are required to adopt new Inclusion Plans for LGBT Americans, Americans with disabilities, and many others.McCain Should Denounce Allen's Offensive Remarks
Today Republican Senator and potential GOP Presidential candidate John McCain will be in Norfolk, Virginia, stumping for Virginia Senator George Allen.DNC Vice Chair Mike Honda Calls on Senator Allen to Apologize for Derogatory Comments
Democratic National Committee Vice Chairman Congressman Mike Honda issued the following statement in response to derogatory remarks recently made by Virginia Republican Senator George Allen to a staffer of his opponent who is of Indian descent:Must Read: George Allen's America; Out of Touch With Real Americans
An editorial in today's Washington Post sheds light on just how out of touch Senator George Allen, a potential Republican candidate for President, continues to be with ordinary Americans, especially minorities and people of color.Senator Allen Made to Apologize for Racially Demeaning Remarks
At a campaign rally last Friday, in a stunning display of racial insensitivity, Republican Senator George Allen singled out and made demeaning remarks about an Indian-American staffer from his Democratic opponent's campaign.DNC Caucus Chairs Commend Rules & Bylaws Committee Vote
DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie Rollins, Hispanic Caucus Chair Alvaro Cifuentes, Asian Pacific Islander American Caucus Chair Bel Leong-Hong, Native American Coodinating Council Chair Frank LaMere, and GLBT Caucus Chair Rick Stafford issued the following joint statement commending the vote by the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee to add two states to the presidential primary calendar pre-window period to join Iowa and New Hampshire. Nevada will hold a caucus and South Carolina will hold a primary in the pre-window period. The committee preserved the historic roles of Iowa and New Hampshire, with Iowa remaining the first caucus in the pre-window period and New Hampshire remaining the first primary:Democrats in all 50 States Saturday
Tomorrow, Saturday, July 29th, Democrats across the country will participate in "Democratic Reunion" events marking 100 days to Election Day 2006. During the more than 800 events in all 50 states, Democrats will distribute 2 million pieces of literature highlighting the Democratic Party’s agenda for a new direction for America, including bilingual pieces in both English and three Asian languages including Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. During these “Democratic Reunions,” participants will commit to reaching out to 100 other voters between now and Election Day to help elect Democrats up and down the ballot in every state and win back majorities in the U.S. Congress and Senate.Upcoming Immigration Field Hearings
During the months of August and September, Immigration Reform hearings will be held nationwide. The following is a list of hearings, both in the field and on Capitol Hill. Please be forewarned that the Republican Leadership might cancel or change the dates.Split Three Ways
In an attempt to unify the extreme right-wing House Immigration Bill with Republicans in favor of the Senate's more comprehensive legislation, Republicans have presented a third plan, which is likely to fracture them even further, according to early reviews. From...Translated Democratic Vision postcards available in Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese
Hot off the press, the DNC is proud to offer Democratic Vision postcards translated into Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.From the Inside Out: Remaking the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division
The Bush Administration has dramatically changed the hiring procedures for the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division. Instead of hiring career attorneys with strong backgrounds in civil rights law, political appointees have been tasked with hiring new attorneys and are filling the Division with attorneys who have less experience, but more conservative credentials.Bush Beginning To Side With Extremists On Immigration
Perhaps "beginning" isn't the right word choice. Bush has been trying to get immigration reform legislation passed. He now appears to be succumbing to the right-wing extremists in his party by dropping the comprehensive reform idea and going straight for...Asian American & Pacific Islander Candidates Represent for the Democratic Party
The Democratic Party knows that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are a key part of the Democratic Party. We strongly support AAPI candidates and recognize their ever changing and significant role in politics. Below we have highlighted just a few...Voting Rights Act: Bi-Lingual Ballots Upheld
Although the GOP continues to block the Voting Rights Act from being reauthorized, they did allow an amendment that would eliminate funding for language provisions to be considered. It failed:The House of Representatives agreed to affirm the right of voters...Voting Rights Act, Southern Style
Alabama's Huntsville Times features a story today about the Voting Rights Act. The author makes the point that the South became a major focus of the VRA because discrimination in the South was so widespread. Of course the bill focuses...On the Hill
We expect the Senate to vote on the Iraq resolution today. From the Washington Post, the Republicans are planning hearings on immigration. House GOP leaders yesterday announced a series of field hearings during the August recess, pushing off final negotiations...Gov Dean Drops By Asian American Action Fund Dinner
Chairman Howard Dean paid a surprise visit to the Asian American Action Fund annual dinner at China Garden Restaurant in Rosslyn, VA on June 7. The Asian American Action Fund is one of the few federally-registered political action committees devoted to assisting Asian American and Pacific Islander Democratic candidates at the local, state and national levels.Dean On The Senate’s Immigration Legislation
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on the Senate passage of immigration reform legislation.Congressman Mike Honda Delivers Democratic Radio Address
This week, Congressman Mike Honda of California, Vice-Chair of the Democratic National Committee, delivered the Democratic Radio Address. To listen to the audio, click here. Good morning. This is Congressman Mike Honda of California, Vice-Chair of the Democratic National Committee....Immigration Forum, NYC
I attended an immigration roundtable discussion yesterday morning with Governor Dean, Betsy Kim, Deputy Director of the American Majority Project, and three dozen leaders from the Asian American community. The immigration question is a challenge we face as a nation....Bush Administration Sends Wrong Message to Minority Contractors
A recent article in the Dallas Business Journal shed light on controversial comments made by U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Alphonso Jackson during a recent speech to a Dallas minority real estate consortium.Governor Dean Convenes Immigration Discussion With The Chicago Community
Governor Dean was in Chicago yesterday to meet with community leaders and discuss immigration reform. Representatives from several Chicago communities including: African-American, Arab American, Asian American, Hispanic, Irish American and Muslim American, as well as labor, Jewish and faith-based communities...DNC Chairman Howard Dean and Vice Chair Mike Honda Commemorate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean and DNC Vice Chair Congressman Mike Honda issued the following joint statement commemorating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which begins today, May 1st.Honda, Lee, and Nuñez Joint Statement on Bush's Failed Leadership
Congressman and Democratic National Committee Vice-Chair Mike Honda, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez issued the following joint-statement today holding President Bush accountable for his failure to secure America's borders and his failed leadership on immigration reform.DNC Launches New Ad Campaign for "Tough and Smart" Immigration Reform
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) today unveiled an advertising campaign that sets the record straight on where Democrats and Republicans stand on immigration reform. In a new Spanish language radio ad, Democrats hold Republicans accountable for trying to criminalize immigrants, doctors, and churches, and for blocking real progress on immigration reform.Congresswoman Hilda Solis Delivers Democratic Radio Address
Good morning. This is Congresswoman Hilda Solis from California. As hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of America's cities for comprehensive immigration reform, all of us got to see the real human face of this vital issue.Congressman Mike Honda and Boston City Councilman Tout DNC AAPI Leadership Summit
Over the weekend, the Democratic National Committee hosted its first ever national Asian American Pacific Islander Democratic Leadership summit in San Jose, California.Update from the AAPI Summit
Get set for a fantastic day. We have over 400 participants registered for the first-ever national Asian American Pacific Islander Democratic Leadership Summit here in San Jose, California. We've got a great line up of speakers in the morning, including Congressman Mike Honda, DNC Vice Chair, Bel Leong-Hong, Chair of the DNC APIA Caucus, San Jose City Councilmember Madison Nguyen, Mayor of San Jose Ron Gonzales, and of course our esteemed Chairman, Governor Howard Dean.DNC Holds First Ever National AAPI Leadership Summit
The Democratic National Committee will hold its first ever National Asian American and Pacific Islander Democratic Leadership Summit this weekend, March 31-April 1 in San Jose, California.AAPI Summit Streamed Live
This weekend the AAPI summit will be streamed live online from San Jose, CA. If you couldn't make it to the conference, you can bring the conference to your own computer. To see the feed when the conference as it...AAPI Democratic Leadership Summit Agenda
The agenda for the AAPI Democratic Leadership Summit in San Jose, CA.Governor Dean on the AAPI Summit
Governor Dean speaks about the upcoming AAPI Summit in a short video message.AAPI Summit Registration Tops 250
Four weeks out from the AAPI Leadership Summit, and our registration has topped 250! We now have representatives from 17 states and the District of Columbia.Over 100 registered for 2006 AAPI Leadership Summit
Less than a week after the Save the Date went out to over 8,000 email addresses, we have over 100 attendees registered for the first national Asian American and Pacific Islander Democratic Leadership Summit.Join us for the 2006 AAPI Democratic Leadership Summit
On behalf of the Democratic National Committee, we are pleased to announce the first national Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Democratic Leadership Summit, to be held on March 31st and April 1st, 2006, at the Marriott Hotel in San Jose, California.Dean Commemorates The Lunar New Year
This week, Asian-Americans all across the country are bringing in the new Lunar Year with a 15 day celebration that began on Sunday and will continue until the full moon in two weeks. Democrats join the Asian-American community in that time honored celebration.DNC Chairman Welcomes New APIA Caucus Members and Officers
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean congratulated the new Asian Pacific Islander American caucus officers elected over the weekend at the DNC’s Fall Meeting in Phoenix.DNC Vice Chair Mike Honda Hosts Breakfast with AAPI Staff
Congressman Mike Honda, Vice Chair of the DNC, hosted a breakfast with Asian American and Pacific Islander staff members of the DNC. The breakfast was a kick off for the AAPI interdepartmental staff meetings that will be held regularly from this point forward.DNC Chairman Dean Meets with Asian American, Pacific Islander and Arab Muslim Community Leaders in Los Angeles
During his recent visit to Los Angeles, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean met with Asian American, Pacific Islander (AAPI) and Arab Muslim community leaders. The visit, which took place Thursday October 27th, was part of the Democratic Party’s ongoing commitment to reach out to voters in every state and in every community, and to not take a single vote for granted. Dean further reiterated the DNC's commitment to strengthening the Democratic party in all 50 states so that Democrats can run and compete in elections at every level, and in every part of the country.DNC Asian Arab Muslim & Pacific Islander American Campaign Training A Great Success
The DNC worked in cooperation with a number of Asian Arab Muslim & Pacific Islander American (AAMPIA)organizations to host a campaign training seminar that attracted over 50 attendees representing nearly a dozen different AAMPIA communities.Mike Honda: How the Voting Rights Act Helped Me
The cornerstone of our democracy is based on the right to vote. So many of us, including the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, have in the past been denied this fundamental right to vote.The Voting Rights Act's 40th Anniversary
Forty years ago, after the bloody march in Selma, Congress passed and President Johnson signed the historic 1965 Voting Rights Act striking down centuries of voter discrimination against Blacks and people of color. But today, along with attacks on civil rights, labor, and religion for the poor comes a devious attempt to undermine or eliminate the Voting Rights Act.Interview with Rep. Honda on AAPIs & Social Security
From New California Media:Q: Congressman, why should Asian American and Pacific Islanders take a position on Social Security policy? Why? What’s at stake? A: Social Security is most definitely an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) issue. AAPI families lose...Rising Star Signals 'Emerging Diversity'
From Newsday:[Democratic nominee for Mayor of Camden, New Jersey Jun Choi has] emerged as a role model for young Asians wanting to get into politics and fields invitations to speak at venues throughout the region, including his alma mater, Columbia...DNC Chairman Gov. Howard Dean Statement on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Democratic National Committee Chairman Gov. Howard Dean issued the following statement commemorating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which began May 1st...
