Asian-Americans

They also noted that Mr. Liu, born in Georgia to Taiwanese immigrants, would have been one of the few Asian-Americans on the federal appellate bench.

Liu Drops Bid to Be Federal Appeals Judge Peter Landers 2011

Mr. YANG: Well, you know, certainly among Asian-Americans, we've seen this show before and it doesn't end prettily.

Critics Say Political Ads Hint Of Xenophobia 2010

That the first Cambodian-American member of congress (and one of the first Asian-Americans) is from an overwhelmingly black district made me feel really warm and fuzzy, even if he only beat one of the most blatantly corrupt politicians in recent years.

Matthew Yglesias » Where The Potential Liberals Are 2009

Latino voters, immigrants, Asian-Americans, younger people, pro-union and pro-faith voters -- and anyone who cares about civil rights, human rights, and labor rights -- have a duty to vote this November on behalf of those who do not have the right to vote and who, if the GOP takes over, may not be able to for many, many years to come.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez: On Immigration, Are You a Lamar Smith-John Boehner-Steve King Republican? Rep. Luis Gutierrez 2010

Asian-Americans are the “model minority,” doncha know.

Matthew Yglesias » The Problem With Political Journalism 2010

And no, Steve, this comparison does not mean that Asian-Americans “correctly” understood the survey question because they are “more educated”.

Matthew Yglesias » Are African-Americans Conservative, or Is Ideological Self-Identification Meaningless? 2010

Then he became an actor who, because of his popularity, changed perceptions of Asian-Americans in the West; he was the Asian underdog who became the American hero; the first ethnic superhero on television.

Fallin’ Up Steve Dennis 2011

The slightly higher proportion of Blacks and Hispanics actually is a result of lower participation among Asian-Americans.

Pantsbomber psyche laid bare in messageboard archives (corrected) Boing Boing 2009

That was one victory for the Harold and Kumar series — the idea that Asian-Americans could star in dopey American comedies, too.

Matthew Yglesias » Netflix Maps 2010

Latino voters, immigrants, Asian-Americans, younger people, pro-union and pro-faith voters -- and anyone who cares about civil rights, human rights, and labor rights -- have a duty to vote this November on behalf of those who do not have the right to vote and who, if the GOP takes over, may not be able to for many, many years to come.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez: On Immigration, Are You a Lamar Smith-John Boehner-Steve King Republican? Rep. Luis Gutierrez 2010