Tag: opinion
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Fresno, the city of immigrants and diversity, welcomes Hmong City Council member | Opinion
Brandon Vang, who reflected on his family’s support in his first comments as a Fresno City Council member, was sworn in on Thursday. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/fresno-city-immigrants-diversity-welcomes-214900636.html
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A book that changed my mind: ‘The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down’
I used to be dismissive of spiritual approaches to healing. Then I opened my eyes to something essential about them. Full story: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/25/opinion/epliepsy-spirit-catches-you-fadiman/
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We want to hear from you: Milwaukee woman was deported to Laos. Was that right? | Opinion
Tags: American, Hmong, Hmong American, immigration, information, Laos, Milwaukee, opinion, story, survey, womanThis story was updated to add new information. Nearly three-quarters of respondents to a non-scientific survey said a Hmong American woman from Milwaukee did not deserve to be deported to Laos. As of … Full story: https://longhornswire.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2025/03/15/ice-deports-milwaukee-woman-immigration/82443050007/
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We want to hear from you: Milwaukee woman was deported to Laos. Was that right? | Opinion
Was it right for ICE to deport Ma Yang, a Hmong American Milwaukee woman? We want to hear from you. Share your thoughts and we’ll post your comments. Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2025/03/15/ice-deports-milwaukee-woman-immigration/82443050007/
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Refugee program, halted by Trump, had 40 years of bipartisan success
Far from a drain or a threat, these migrants contributed a net $124 billion to the economy from 2005 to 2019. Before arriving, they are vetted for years, sometimes decades. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/opinion-refugee-program-halted-trump-110022291.html
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Our View: Hmong bill deserves swift passage in Madison
We could not agree more with the proposal before Wisconsin legislators about officially recognizing Hmong soldiers who aided American forces during the Vietnam War as veterans. Full story: https://www.leadertelegram.com/opinion/editorials/our-view-hmong-bill-deserves-swift-passage-in-madison/article_12e44276-df20-11ef-a724-efd3af5725a6.html
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I’m a naturalized citizen, Michigan state rep. Mass deportation plans scare me.
I’m a Michigan state representative and naturalized American citizen. Trump’s deportation rhetoric makes me feel like I don’t belong. Full story: https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/11/14/trump-mass-deportation-michigan-hmong-state-rep/76265464007/
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I’m a naturalized citizen, Michigan state rep. Mass deportation plans scare me.
to support America’s efforts against communism. My parents fled the persecution of Hmong tribes by the communist regime in Laos, spending years hiding in the jungle before reaching a U.N. refugee camp … Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/11/14/trump-mass-deportation-michigan-hmong-state-rep/76265464007/
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Minnesota’s Hmong, Black communities weigh in on Trump and faith in heated KFAI radio debate
On aa another charged episode of *The Conversation with Al McFarlane* on KFAI Radio, Minnesota’s Hmong and Black communities engaged in a thought-provoking dialogue around identity, politics, and fait … Full story: https://www.insightnews.com/opinion/columnists/minnesota-s-hmong-black-communities-weigh-in-on-trump-and-faith-in-heated-kfai-radio/article_aede47dc-9c57-11ef-8003-77a6eaf42219.html
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A familiar pattern emerges with Ohio accusations
The ridiculous assertion that Haitian immigrants are eating pet cats and dogs is yet another racist, xenophobic, fear-mongering response to dealing with newcomers with dark skin. Full story: https://www.pressherald.com/2024/09/17/opinion-a-familiar-pattern-emerges-with-ohio-accusations/
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Kerr: Don’t let anyone tell you America isn’t winning
In addition to Lee, the first Hmong American Olympian in history, and Biles, the other members are Jordan Chiles, who is Black and Latina (and was robbed of an individual bronze medal); Hezly Rivera, … Full story: https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/08/16/kerr-dont-let-anyone-tell-you-america-isnt-winning/74808287007/
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If Kamala Harris is a DEI VP, is Usha Vance a DEI bride?
The Indian-American duo of Usha Vance and Kamala Harris will challenge stereotypes. Welcome to the new, improved 2024 presidential campaign. No matter how this plays out, a woman of Indian-American … Full story: https://www2.ljworld.com/opinion/2024/aug/09/opinion-if-kamala-harris-is-a-dei-vp-is-usha-vance-a-dei-bride/
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At a Sacramento high school, some ugly racism comes from a teacher and his test
Using a kid’s full name in a test and then making fun of them is cruel punishment that is the equivalent of bullying. Full story: https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/opinion/hill-at-a-sacramento-high-school-some-ugly-racism-comes-from-a-teacher-an/
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At a Sacramento high school, some ugly racism comes from a teacher and his test | Opinion
Biology teacher Alex Nguyen wrongly thought it was instructive to write in a test how African Americans have a gene that promotes a pimp walk. Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/news/sacramento-high-school-ugly-racism-120000042.html
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IVSC offers thanks
Whew! What generosity! The community really came together to support the 2024 Indian Valley Summer Camp this year. Full story: https://www.trinityjournal.com/opinion/community_kudos/article_28c87f40-3e4d-11ef-8074-3b23e9e15bb1.html
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How the ‘model minority’ myth harms Asian Americans
This obscures wealth and status disparities within the community. Income inequality among AAPIs is high, with more than 10 groups, including Burmese, Hmong and Mongolians, experiencing poverty at … Full story: https://www.insightnews.com/opinion/how-the-model-minority-myth-harms-asian-americans/article_3f59d624-31d6-11ef-b494-9f6c02502f6f.html
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For Asian Americans, the pandemic brought threats beyond the virus
Month honoring Asian and Pacific heritage is an opportunity to listen and learn from untold narratives. Opinion editor’s note: Star Tribune Opinion publishes a mix of national and local commentaries … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/for-asian-americans-the-pandemic-brought-threats-beyond-the-virus/600369553/
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LAFCU essay winners: How my environment molded me into the person I am today
This has been an asset because it has allowed me to reach heights beyond what I thought was possible but that does not mean I always know my path forward. That doesn’t mean I have not changed. As much … Full story: https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/opinion/contributors/viewpoints/2024/05/23/lafcu-write-to-educate-essay-winners-2024/73785500007/