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Calling All AANHPI Readers!
Have you thought about running for office?
There is significant underrepresentation of AANHPI folks in elected office. It’s possible to bridge that gap, and bring more inclusivity and Asian voices to the table.
Your culture and your heritage contributes to your strength as a leader. In fact, when other elected leaders in your community don’t look like you, your voice and experience is probably necessary and unique leadership that benefits everyone in the community.
Event 1: So You Want to Run for Office – AANHPI Heritage Month Edition
Date: Thursday, May 8th
Time: 1 pm ET
This virtual live training session will cover essential topics such as:
- Understanding the steps necessary to run for office
- Best practices for choosing which office to run for
- Discerning if running is the right decision for you – especially if you’re AANHPI and new to politics
Event 2: AANHPI Leaders In Office – Trailblazers, “Firsts,” and Representation
Date: Thursday, May 22nd
Time: 1 pm ET
Join us for an inspiring Ask Me Anything session with AANHPI trailblazers who have broken barriers in running for office. These leaders will share their unique experiences, challenges, and strategies for success, including:
- How to challenge voter perceptions and expectations
- Building connections with communities on key issues
- Navigating the opportunities and challenges faced by AANHPI leaders in politics
Our Learners are Making a HUGE Impact!
Rep. Mai Xiong, State Representative for Michigan’s 13th House District, is fighting to lower health insurance costs for firefighters. She’s looking to adopt legislation to address recruitment, retention and fully funding departments. Thank you for your advocacy!
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
Build Your Initial Donor List
Where do you start building out your initial donor list beyond your personal network? Let’s talk tactics so you can expand your fundraising network in this free training.
05.06
10am PDT
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
How to Raise Money Through Candidate Call Time
Looking for tips on efficient and successful donor calls? Join this training to learn more on how to set goals and best prepare for call time.
05.07
3pm PDT
We have lots of other exciting upcoming events + trainings. Click here to explore what else is coming up this month.
ACLU
Protect Free Speech
If the government can come after one of us for speech the administration disagrees with, they can – and will – come after any of us. Tell Congress to defend our right to free speech and vote NO on any bill that would punish noncitizens for exercising their First Amendment rights.
SUBSTACK
Why Democrats Are Far From Powerless
100 days into this administration, NDTC CEO Kelly Dietrich points out an important political reality: “No presidency is forever, no majority is permanent, and no political transformation happens without the consent – or at least the apathy – of the governed.”
What’s On Our Newsfeeds
Why this story is important:
The wide-ranging poll released Tuesday, on Trump’s 100th day in office, is the latest sign of him losing support for his immigration and economic policies — the two issues that largely fueled his election.
Why this story is important:
Three major Democrats have already entered the contest, while Republicans eye flipping the seat, which will be vacated by retiring Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich.
Why this story is important:
They’re basically cutting federal spending to make up for revenue lost from tax cuts for billionaires. Republicans on the House Education Committee publicly unveiled their plan to remake the federal student loan system while also cutting more than $330 billion in federal spending.
Why this story is important:
Her remarks, delivered at the 20th anniversary celebration for Emerge, an organization that supports Democratic women running for office, came as the Trump administration marked 100 days in office
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