Topic “Ed Lee”

Asian Americans Becoming More Visible in Civic Service and Politics

That dream of holding office may be closer than you think. In recent years, a record number of leaders has emerged from the Asian American community.

By: Victoria Yue | Posted: Fri, Mar 16th- 5:17am | Under: Ed Lee, elections, immigrants, Mayoral election, US Census, Activism, Community, Diaspora, Immigration, News & Politics, Politics, Social Issues, Social Justice

Ed Lee for Mayor -- Even If He Won't Run

Ed Lee, the current mayor of San Francisco, has declared that he won’t run in the re-election, but that doesn’t mean his fans and supporters will take it lying down.

By: New America Media | Posted: Mon, Aug 8th- 11:02pm | Under: Ed Lee, mayor, san francisco, News & Politics

Ed Lee Changes City Policy for Undocumented Youth

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee announced Tuesday that the city will not turn undocumented youth over to federal immigration authorities when arrested on a felony charge

By: New America Media | Posted: Mon, May 16th- 10:34am | Under: Ed Lee, san francisco, undocumented youth, Immigration, Politics

Hyphen, Publisher Lisa Lee Nominated for SF APA Heritage Month Awards

Hyphen Publisher Lisa Lee and Hyphen are both nominated for Asian Pacific Heritage Month Awards being presented by the city of San Francisco. Congratulations to Lisa and Hyphen's staff of volunters and its contributors!

By: Harry Mok | Posted: Tue, May 3rd- 7:13pm | Under: andrew lam, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, David Louie, Ed Lee, Jan Yanehiro, Lisa Lee, New America Media, Nicki Sun, san francisco, Events, Hyphen Updates, Media

Asian American Political Movement Matures

The "Asian Power" headline from the San Francisco Examiner encapsulates what's happening in politics, especially in San Francisco, where Ed Lee is about to become the first Asian American mayor.

By: Harry Mok | Posted: Mon, Jan 10th- 12:41pm | Under: Asian American, Bobby Jindal, Carmen Chu, David Chiu, Ed Lee, Eric Mar, Jane Kim, Jean Quan, Kamala Harris, Leland Yee, nikki haley, Phil Ting, Politics, san francisco, Asianspotting, News & Politics, Politics

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