November 10, 2017

From one of our Seattle members, Nikki Chau:

Dr. Mai Khanh Tran was evacuated in 1975 as a child in the arms of a Marine. Decades later, she invited a wounded Marine and his family to live without paying rent in her house for many years.

I don't usually cry on Veterans Day, but when I do, it's stories like this.
Mai Khanh is a pediatrician who saw how healthcare can be taken away from the most vulnerable. She's running in California’s 39th District to unseat Ed Royce, who's voted to repeal Obamacare. Check out the video, and please support Dr. Mai Khanh Tran for Congress!

November 9, 2017

From our Policy Committee Chair, Thu Quach:

As a proud employee of Asian Health Services, a community health center in Oakland Chinatown serving 28,000 patients in 12 Asian languages, I have seen the impact we have had on patients' lives. I have seen the hardwork and heartfelt dedication from staff, who come from the very communities they serve. I have seen data evidencing the cost-benefits of our services, and how we have improved patients lives, even saved lives. We have been the safety net for the most underserved. So why are we being ignored by Congress? Why is Congress not making it a priority to fix our funding cliff? If this doesn't get fixed, the health care system will surely feel the impact when health centers are de-stabilized.

Please stand by our patients and staff. Take 1 minute to sign this and send a loud message to Congress that it is unwise to let community health centers fall. America's health depends on our services. At least 27 million people do!

Link to Petition

November 8, 2017

From our president, Tung Nguyen:

As an organization that promotes progressive policies and empowers Vietnamese Americans, PIVOT is extremely pleased with the election results. We are proud that Kathy Tran won her election by nearly a 2 to 1 margin and will serve as the first Vietnamese American and Asian American in the Virginia House of Delegates. We are very excited that Bee Nguyen finished first in her Georgia House race and will be working hard to support her in the runoff election on December 5th. The results in these races and in the other elections show that Americans are rejecting Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant policies and his repeated attempts to deprive Americans of their healthcare. And most importantly, these victories affirm that America will not stand for racism and hatred, and Vietnamese Americans will be at the front of the struggle for justice.

Thank you all so much for pitching in wherever you can—donating, cheering, commiserating, and particularly, thank you to PIVOT DMV and PIVOT Georgia for tirelessly making phone calls and knocking on doors. This is only the beginning of our quest!

November 7, 2017

Our leaders are too pale, stale, and male.

November 6, 2017

From one of our Atlanta members, Kavi Vu: 

Have you earned yourself one of these yet? ☺️Election Day is tomorrow, y’all!!

And I know most of u have actual jobs during the day but remember employers will give you up to 2 hours of paid time to go vote! It’s the law, how cool?!?

ANDD if u need help finding your sample ballot to know what you’ll be voting on, DM ya girl and I can help you find it! ❤️