At a friend’s request, I met with 5th LD State Representative Paul Graves this week. At the end of the meeting, I was impressed. The fact that Paul Graves was the few legislators that voted no on the notorious SB 6617 , the bill to exempt legislators from the state’s Public Records Act, and hide their … Read more
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this web site are solely those of the original authors and other contributors. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of WA Asians For Equality staff, and/or any/all contributors to this site. Dear Bellevue School Board and All, It’s been a few weeks since Bellevue School … Read more
Please meet GOP candidate, Michael Appleby, who is running for the 41st LD State Representative Position #2. Appleby is running against My-Linh Thai (D), and Wendy Weiker (D). My-Linh Thai has been pushing for racial equity policies that promote racial preferential treatment at BSD for years and has endorsements from senators that sponsored SB 6406, … Read more
A group of parents from the 48th LD met with State Senate candidate Rodney Tom last month. Tom’s education reform plan resonated well with this group of parents. Here are Rodney Tom’s views on education: Tom is for fully funding education. Education’s share of the state’s operating budget has grown to 51 percent, and Tom … Read more
This afternoon’s meet-and-greet meeting with 48th LD senate candidate Rodney Tom was very productive. Tom is challenging incumbent Patty Kuderer, the sponsor of SB 6406, the bill to repeal Washington State Civil Rights Act (I-200). Tom clearly told people at the meeting that he does not think that repeal I-200 is necessary, and will not vote for … Read more
Please meet 48th LD Senate Candidate Rodney Tom. Tom is running for his old state Senate seat in the Eastside’s 48th Legislative District, challenging incumbent Patty Kuderer, the sponsor of SB 6406, the bill to repeal Washington State Civil Rights Act (I-200). Rodney Tom has been elected by 48th District voters four times since 2002. When he … Read more
Help GOP candidate Michael Appleby succeed in running for Washington State House of Representatives in the 41st Legislative District. Appleby is running against My-Linh Thai (D), and Wendy Weiker (D). My-Linh Thai has endorsements from senators that sponsored SB 6406, the bill to repeal I-200. Weiker did not respond to our inquiry about her position … Read more
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Seattle Times endorsed My-Linh Thai for reelection in 2017, and praised her for her work on racial equity locally and statewide. Progressivevotersguide.com also states “In her first term on the school board, she singlehandedly raised the issue of racial equity in education; because of her advocacy, racial equity is now a core guiding principle of … Read more
Less than 24 hours after state’s legislative session ended, Governor Inslee sent out email asking for donations to support Democratic elections across the nation. Yes, campaign season has started. Asian Americans will no longer be a silent voice in this year’s election. We will vote for candidates that share our values and beliefs. We will … Read more