Nadia Hussain

Political Blogger

S. Nadia Hussain is a Bangladeshi American activist, poet,
blogger and photographer with a passion for human rights work and progressive
politics. She lives in Oakland, CA, where she works with refugee and emerging API communities.

She is actively involved with South Asian, Muslim and API organizations. She is also involved in Democratic politics and will serve as a delegate from CA's 13th Congressional District to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC this Fall.

Supreme Court Decision on Clinic "Buffer Zone" Hurts AAPI Women

Nadia Hussain - July 3, 2014

The Supreme Court's recent ruling threatens clinic buffer zones and women's access to health care.

AAPI Activists Fast for Immigration Reform

Nadia Hussain - December 3, 2013

After 22 days, the compelling "Fast for Families" action for immigration reform garners support by the thousands.

Not Your Model Minority: Asian Americans and the Immigration Fight

Nadia Hussain - October 18, 2013

AAPI advocates were among the many arrested last week in the continuing mobilizatons calling for for federal immigration reform.

Multifaith Reflections on the Attack of Prabhjot Singh: Is Activism an Uphill Battle?

Nadia Hussain - October 11, 2013

Hyphen blogger S. Nadia Hussain wrestles with the effectiveness of education and advocacy to reduce hate crimes, when we're still faced with a barrage of anti-Muslim stereotypes in media and public discourse.

Women Stand Up and Get Arrested for Immigration Reform

Nadia Hussain - September 20, 2013

Last week, over 100 women -- including undocumented women, students, faith
leaders, labor leaders, and grandmothers -- were arrested in DC in the largest women-lead protest for humane immigration reform.

AAPI Groups Question Implementation of Health Care Reform

Nadia Hussain - June 21, 2013

Community groups are skeptical of whether the Affordable Care Act (healthcare reform law) can resolve the information and language barriers that have stifled access to healthcare for many AAPIs in the past.

Lost and Found: The Legacy of the Bangladeshi Sons of New York

Nadia Hussain - January 30, 2013

The recent wave of immigration monopolizes the narrative of South Asians Americans. Early immigrants from East Bengal (present-day Bangladesh) built richly diverse communities and organized across racial lines more than half a century ago.

Politics: 2012 Election Exposes Barriers In Muslim Political Organizing

Nadia Hussain - December 26, 2012

The 2012 election revealed that although Muslims are voting, they are not organized to the degree in which they can advocate for policies that protect and benefit their communities.

Politics: AAPIs leading the Red-to-Blue Charge

Nadia Hussain - October 30, 2012

Democrats have targeted four AAPI Congressional races as "red-to-blue," or as having a good shot at transferring from Republican control.

Politics: The Tale of a Convention Delegate

Nadia Hussain - September 17, 2012

Our writer Nadia Hussain recaps her experience as a California delegate at the Democratic National Convention, where she hobnobbed with leaders, pundits, and celebrities and nominated President Barack Obama to run for a second term.

Politics: Our Political Leaders Deserve Some Blame for Sikh Shooting

Nadia Hussain - August 18, 2012

The political discourse in the US fuels the fear of Muslims. Policies such as the Patriot Act, and more recently the National Defense Authorization Act, have contributed to this environment, as have speeches and stances taken by elected officials and candidates.

Politics: Muslims Gain Seats at Dems 'Big Tent' Convention

Nadia Hussain - July 26, 2012

Long marginalized by the political establishment, Muslim Americans are standing up and sending a sizable elected delegation to this year's Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC.

Politics: Discussing South Asians in Politics with Congressional Candidate Chivikula

Nadia Hussain - June 26, 2012

Assemblyman Upendra Chivikula holds the title of being the first Indian American in the New Jersey state legislature and the fourth Indian American to be elected to a state legislature. Now he has his sights set on Congress.

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