Brisbane, Australia, Nov. 15, 2014, –There was plenty of distance between Tony Abbott and Vladimir Putin when world leaders lined up for the traditional G20 “family” photo.
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Tag: Politics
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The Politics behind G20 “Family” Photo and Statement on Ebola
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Obama Departs for APEC Summit in Beijing
Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 2014, — President Barack Obama departed early Sunday for Beijing, China, where he will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathering and pay a state visit to China.
APEC sign on the Water Cube arena in Beijing’s Olympic Park (from ecns.cn).
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With GOP Victories, Elaine Chao Becomes One of the Most Powerful Women in the U.S.
Boston, Nov. 6, 2014, –On his final campaign stop, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., gets a campaign assist from his wife, right, former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., second from left, and Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., far left, as they arrive at the Warren County Regional Airport in Sen. Paul’s hometown, Bowling Green, Ky., Monday, Nov. 3, 2014. (AP PHOTO/J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE )
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Asian American Voters to Turn Out in Record Numbers Tomorrow
Boston, Nov. 3, 2014, — With pushes by non-profit organizations such as APIAVote, Silicon Valley Chinese Association (SVCA), The Orange Club, Boston Forward Foundation (BFF) across the nation over past few months, Asian American votes are expected to turned out in record numbers in tomorrow’s midterm election. Their votes will have a significant impact on elections in the federal, state and local levels as low turnouts in the general population are expected.
The APIAVote Young Voter Initiative is supporting seven university student groups and community-based organizations with youth-led voter mobilization campaigns. Grantees are based in New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Washington state. They are engaging youth in communities and on college campuses with critical numbers of young AAPI voters.
Health care and economy are the top two issues for Asian American youth (from APIAVote).
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With Hillary by Her Side, Coakley Rallies toward Finish Line
By David Li, bostonese.com
Boston, Oct. 28, 2014, — With only a week left until the Nov. 4 general elections, Democratic Governor Nominee Martha Coakly and her Republican opponent Charlie Baker are campaigning across the state to make sure their supporters will come on to vote on next Tuesday. Coakley’s campaign got a boost last Friday when Hillary Clinton joined her rally in Boston, and strongly endorsed Coakley’s candidacy. Hillary told supporters that Coakley would become a great Governor for the state if elected.
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AAPI Community Turns out to Support Martha Coakley for MA Governor
Boston, Oct. 21, 2014, –AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Community held a Rally for the MA Governor Candidate, bringing community members together to utter a collective voice on Oct. 19 in Boston Chinatown with hundreds of AAPI supporters. Governor Deval Patrick and Attorney General Martha Coakley, who is also the MA Governor Candidate, were the feature speakers. Light receptions and the Chinese lion dance at the Metropolitan Building Courtyard (38 Ash Street, Boston) lightened everybody up in the cold weather.
A.G. Martha Coakley (MA Governor Candidate) offers her passionate talk(all photos provided to bostonese.com).
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CCPA Endorses Martha Coakley
Boston, Oct. 17, 2014, — Members of Chinese Progressive Political Action (CPPA), a political advocacy organization working for equality and empowerment of the Chinese community, announced today that they will endorse and work for Martha Coakley for Governor.
President client stumps for Coakley in Worcester, Mass.(AP photo).
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President Carter to Join China Town Hall at Suffolk University
By Prof. Ron Suleski, Suffolk University
This year our China Town Hall will be the most exciting yet. President Jimmy Carter will join us via live webcast to talk about US-China Relations and Pacific Strategy. At Suffolk, we will have with us The Honorable Keven Nealer, a member of President Obama’s Intelligence Advisory Board who is experienced in the US involvement with Asia. Also joining us will be BBC Correspondent Bill Hayton, who will tell us about his just-released book The South China Sea: The Struggle for Power in Asia. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.
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Kerry Congratulates Malala on International Day of the Girl
By John Kerry, Secretary of the State
Washington, D.C., Oct. 11, 2014, –As we celebrate International Day of the Girl, I congratulate Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan who has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. As a recipient of one of the world’s highest honors, Malala’s resilience and courage challenge us all to support the struggle against brutality, ignorance, and violence. She inspires hope in millions of people and embodies our commitment to human rights and education.
Malala with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon in 2013(file photo).
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Boston City Councilors Wu and O’Malley Call for Hearing on Fossil Fuel Divestment
Boston, Oct. 7, 2014, – Boston City Councilors Michelle Wu (At-Large) and Matt O’Malley (District 6) filed a hearing order on Monday regarding fossil fuel divestment for City of Boston funds. The order will be introduced at the October 8th meeting of the Boston City Council.
Activists at People’s Climate March in New York City on Sept. 21, 2014(file photo).
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