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MAY 2022 ISSUE



EDITORIAL: OVER A CUP OF TEA



Life is a mixture of opposites



BY HEIDI M. PASCUAL

College Years and Beyond


Before I graduated in high school, I won a nationwide search for a lone scholar who’d enjoy a 4-year full scholarship at the University of the Philippines’ College of Forestry. Naturally, my mother was so happy and proud of me, but at the same time worried that I’d be out of her sight for years to come. It was because my mother was granted a professional working visa to the United States of America a year before, and she was leaving the Philippines after my high school graduation. Her plan was to get all her children as soon as she’s settled in the US. “This college scholarship is perfect for you for two years,” mother said, “so just take all preliminary courses, because when you reach America, you’ll study medicine.” -- READ MORE​



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Seeking Accountability and Justice for Crimes Committed in Ukraine



By Carolyn Kenney


Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a clear violation of the U.N. Charter and threatens to upend the rules-based international order established after World War II. With each passing day, there are a growing number of reports of indiscriminate attacks by Russia that likely constitute war crimes. Global outcry over Russia’s alleged atrocities has included war crimes accusations at the highest levels, with President Joe Biden calling Russian President Vladimir Putin “a war criminal.” -- CLICK STORY TO READ MORE



The Economic, Educational, and Health-Related Costs of Being a Woman



By Juli Adhikari, Jessica Milli, Maggie, & Jo Buchanan


The persistent gender wage gap is a stark reminder of the gender, racial, ethnic, and other systemic biases rooted in our economy. According to the most recent available data, the average woman working full-time, year-round earned around 83 cents for every $1 earned by the average man. This pay gap is even worse for most women of color. Although women’s labor force participation rates and educational attainment have significantly increased in recent decades, the wage gap endures across every occupation and level of education. .

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Americans Will See Health Premiums Rise Sharply Unless Congress Acts Soon



By Nicole Rapfogel and Emily Gee


The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 made pivotal investments in the nation’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis, including by making health coverage more affordable and accessible. Building on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), ARPA contributed to record-high enrollment of 14.5 million people in the marketplaces—a 2.5 million increase over the year prior—and significant reductions in uninsurance.

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CAPAC Members Mark One-Year Anniversary of Indianapolis FedEx Shooting



From CAPAC


April 15, Washington, D.C. — One year ago today, a gunman killed eight individuals, including four Sikh community members, at a FedEx warehouse in Indianapolis, IN. Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to mark the one year anniversary of this tragedy.

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AAPI Victory Fund Condemns Xenophobic Rhetoric By All Parties



WASHINGTON — Earlier this week, Rep. Tim Ryan launched an ad buy for his Senate campaign that is rife with sinophobic rhetoric, a move which pits nativists against those within the AAPI community. As the nation seeks to rebuild from COVID-19, incendiary rhetoric linked to the alarming rise in anti-AAPI hate crimes must end. Republicans and Democrats must recognize the detrimental impact that words, which appear to target them, have on the lives and livelihoods of the Asian American community. -- CLICK STORY TO READ MORE



New CAIR Civil Rights Report to Detail Sharp Rise in Bias Complaints Nationwide in 2021




(WASHINGTON, D.C, 4/22/2022) – On Monday, April 25, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, plans to release its latest civil rights report at a news conference at its Capitol Hill headquarters in Washington, D.C.


Titled “Still Suspect: The Impact of Structural Islamophobia,” the report documents more than 6,720 complaints to CAIR offices nationwide

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LOCAL NEWS



MADISON & DANE COUNTY in Wisconsin



Dane County Marks Earth Week with 100th Vehicle that Runs on Renewable Fuel



Madison Mayor’s Blog: Ukraine Solidarity Proclamation



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As Energy Prices Skyrocket, Congress Must Return the Oil and Gas Industry’s Windfall Profits to the American People





By Seth Hanlon and Trevor Higgins Congress should enact a temporary tax on windfall profits from the oil and gas companies that are raking in record profits at a time of crisis-level energy prices. The industry should feel America’s pain at the pump as a motivation to lower costs—not an invitation to increase profits.: Although U.S. domestic oil production more than doubled since 2008, the price of oil continues to be set on a global market, which is vulnerable to the disruption of foreign petrostate dictators. As Russia invaded Ukraine last month, the average price of a gallon of gasoline jumped 50 cents in just two weeks.



CAP’s Patrick Gaspard Celebrates Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court





April 7, Washington, D.C. — Garnering votes from both sides of the aisle, the Senate has confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson as justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. In response, Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement:

"Today, we celebrate the confirmation of a Supreme Court justice with stellar credentials, a wealth of experience, and a proven commitment to equal justice for all—qualities that enabled her to receive votes from both parties. ..."



Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVOTE) Responds to The Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court





April 7, WASHINGTON, DC – Christine Chen, Executive Director of Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote, issued the following statement after the United States Senate confirmed Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.


“We are thrilled the Senate has confirmed Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court of the United States. Not only will Justice Jackson be the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court Justice, her appointment to the highest court in the land is also a monumental step for representation and equality for all communities throughout the United States, including Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.”



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