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OFF THE WALL: What has the Indiana law got to do with my investments?
By Daniel de la Rosa When Indiana passed its ‘religious freedom’ law, I did not realize it would affect my decision to buy stocks moving forward. The controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) allowing business owners to deny service to gay individuals on religious grounds was widely criticized. Many parts of the country were up […]
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Kristina Kalaw Joyas confronts the stereotypes about parenting and community organizing
By Cristina DC Pastor The first time I saw Kristina Kalaw Joyas was at a packed town hall meeting at the Philippine Center a year or so ago. She was wheeling her daughter on a stroller, navigating around the backpacks and handbags that have taken over the floor. “Can’t she find a sitter?” the woman […]
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Catalyst Awards celebrates ‘champions’ of the Asian LGBT community
By Cristina DC Pastor A Korean mother of a transgender teen, a Filipino-American women’s organization, and a public policy advocate were honored on March 28 for being LGBT “champions” in the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community. This year’s Catalyst Awards were given to Clara Yoon, Gabriela USA, and Dennis Chin for their work in […]
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SO Jannelle!: Tennis paved the path to Dante Sta. Cruz’s American Dream
By Jannelle So As a tennis pro, Dante Sta. Cruz always had the will to win. In sports as in life, he exhibited the same determination in his pursuit of the American Dream. Dante came to U.S. in late 1990s, thinking, ‘why not try his luck in America?’ He was already a tennis star in […]
