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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 15, 20173 min read
Political Commentators Call for Internment of Muslims
Tucker Carlson interviews Nigel Farage on “Fox and Friends Weekend.” (Fox) In a broadcast of “Fox and Friends Weekend” on June 4, the day...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 9, 20172 min read
Hawaii Becomes First State to Sign Law Aligning with Paris Agreement
Gov. David Ige (wearing lei) was joined at the signing ceremony by Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell (to Ige’s left) and representatives of...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 8, 20176 min read
APAs in Congress Respond to U.S. Withdrawal from Climate Accord
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on June 1 announced his decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, which was...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 8, 20174 min read
Honolulu Airport Renamed Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Images of Sen. Daniel Inouye formed the backdrop during the dedication ceremony at the former Honolulu International Airport, which now...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 8, 20174 min read
Gomez Defeats Ahn in Special Congressional Election
Assemblymember Jimmy Gomez and his wife Mary embrace when he is declared the winner of the congressional race. Rafu Wire and Staff...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 5, 20171 min read
Hawaii Governor: ‘We Will Continue to Lead’
Hawaii Gov. David Ige HONOLULU — Hawaii Gov. David Ige issued the following statement Thursday in response to President Trump’s decision...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 2, 20172 min read
City Honors Former Councilmember Woo
From left: City Councilmember David Ryu, chemist and philanthropist Myung Ki “Mike” Hong, and former City Councilmember Mike Woo at Los...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 2, 20171 min read
Tokyo: U.S.’ Withdrawal from Paris Agreement ‘Regrettable’
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe making a statement at the COP21 Summit in Paris in December 2015. (Cabinet Public Relations Office) TOKYO — On...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 26, 20173 min read
Ahn, Gomez in Final Stretch of Race for CD 34
Congressional candidate Robert Lee Ahn speaks at a press conference at the First AME Church last month. He received the endorsement of J....
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Rafu Shimpo
May 26, 20172 min read
Congressional Caucuses Observe National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
WASHINGTON – To commemorate National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (May 19), the chairs of the Congressional Asian...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 19, 201713 min read
CAPAC Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
WASHINGTON – May 1 marked the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which commemorates the history, contributions, and...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 19, 20176 min read
OBITUARY: Former Gov. Mike Lowry, Early Supporter of Redress
Rafu Staff Report OLYMPIA, Wash. — Mike Lowry, a former congressman and former Washington governor who was an early supporter of redress...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 18, 20173 min read
Korematsu Case Brought Up in Court Arguments on Travel Ban
Former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal, Acting Solicitor General Jeffrey Wall, Judge Richard Paez SEATTLE — The case of Fred...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 17, 20171 min read
Sen. Hirono Announces Plans to Undergo Treatment for Kidney Cancer
WASHINGTON — Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) released the following statement on May 16: Sen. Mazie Hirono “During a routine...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 17, 20173 min read
Muratsuchi Introduces Bill Seeking $3M for Civil Liberties Education Grants
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi announces Assembly Bill 491 which would provide $3 million for civil liberties education programs on...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 16, 20172 min read
CAPAC Members Mark 135th Anniversary of Chinese Exclusion Act
WASHINGTON – May 6 marked the 135th anniversary of the enactment of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which was the first law to...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 10, 20175 min read
New Citizens Welcomed at Manzanar
Fourteen people from six countries were sworn in as new citizens during the ceremony at Manzanar. The Oath of Allegiance was administered...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 9, 20172 min read
Trump Proclaims APA Heritage Month
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on April 28 issued the following statement proclaiming Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 8, 20172 min read
Governor Declares Asian Pacific Heritage Month
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Jerry Brown on May 3 issued the following proclamation declaring May 2017 as Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month in...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 8, 20174 min read
Ota, Yamauchi Awarded Spring Decorations
Henry Ota and Gary Yamauchi On April 29, the government of Japan announced the recipients of its Spring 2017 Decorations. From the...
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