Takai Won’t Seek Re-election, Cites Health Issues
Rep. Mark Takai (D-Hawaii) WASHINGTON — Rep. Mark Takai (D-Hawaii) announced Thursday that he will not be running for re-election. “It...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 21, 20163 min read
Rep. Cook Voices Support for Nisei WWII Stamp
In a show of bipartisan support for a commemorative postage stamp proposal honoring the Japanese American World War II soldiers, Rep....
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Rafu Shimpo
May 20, 20162 min read
Chiang Opens Committee to Raise Funds for Governor’s Race
State Treasurer John Chiang at the launch of Al Muratsuchi’s campaign for Assembly in Torrance. He also attended a rally for State Senate...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 18, 20163 min read
Congressman Under Fire for Using ‘Japs’
WASHINGTON — Last week, Rep. Peter King appeared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” and used the racial slur “Japs” when discussing Donald Trump’s...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 18, 20162 min read
Bill to Remove ‘Oriental’ from U.S. Law Passed by Senate; Measure Now Heads to President
WASHINGTON — Legislation sponsored by Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) that would remove the offensive and outdated term “Oriental” from federal...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 17, 20166 min read
Kimmel-Dagostino Running Again for Torrance City Council
Leilani Kimmel-Dagostino, wearing an American Airlines flight attendant kimono, volunteers at the gift booth during the Torrance Sister...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 13, 20162 min read
South Bay Candidates’ Forum on Sunday
TORRANCE — The League of Women Voters of the Beach Cities, Palos Verdes Peninsula, San Pedro and Torrance area will be hosting a forum...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 13, 20162 min read
Restaurant Raises Funds for Venice JA Memorial
Esther Chaing of Hama Sushi and Len Nguyen, senior deputy to City Councilmember Mike Bonin, with a full-size model of the VJAMM obelisk....
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Rafu Shimpo
May 13, 20164 min read
Obama to Visit Hiroshima During Japan Trip
Before he was elected to the presidency, Sen. Barrack Obama vowed to work toward a world free of nuclear weapons. (MIKEY HIRANO...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 9, 20166 min read
J-SLANTED: A Need for JA Politicians: I’m Voting for Furutani
SAN PEDRO SUPPORT: Warren Furutani kicked off his campaign for the 35th State Senate District on April 24 in San Pedro. He was joined by...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 6, 20163 min read
Obama Declares Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration in the East Room of the...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 5, 20163 min read
L.A. Kicks Off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Honorees, their families and colleagues, and city officials at the City Hall celebration. Wearing leis, from left: Board of Public Works...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 3, 20161 min read
Event Postponed
A reception for State Senate candidate Mariko Yamada, originally scheduled for Thursday, May 12, at the Japanese American Cultural and...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 30, 20162 min read
OCA Supports Passage of Anti-Hazing Bill
Rep. Judy Chu with a photo of her nephew, Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, and his family. WASHINGTON – OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 25, 20166 min read
Muratsuchi Kicks Off Campaign for 66th District Assembly Seat
From left: Redondo Beach City Councilmember Christian Horvath, Hermosa Beach School Board member Margaret Bove-LaMonica, West Basin Water...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 23, 20161 min read
Takano: Obama Visit to Hiroshima Would Lead World by Example
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside) on Thursday urged President Obama to visit Hiroshima during his upcoming trip to Japan for a...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 22, 20161 min read
State Assembly Adjourned in Nakanishi’s Memory
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Campbell) adjourned the State Assembly’s April 4 session in memory of noted scholar Don...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 22, 20161 min read
Clinton Campaign Names New AAPI Outreach Director
Jason Tengco has been named the new Asian American Pacific Islander outreach director for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. Jason...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 19, 20162 min read
Letters of Support Needed for Nisei Stamp Campaign
Next year marks 75 years since the start of the internment, and efforts are under way in Congress to ensure that a stamp is issued in...
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