[MestaMachine]

“political empowerment of Asian and Pacific American women and girls.”

Meaning hand them over to ACORN for placement in the underground “job” market to service crooked politicians and other assorted nuts.

[machogirl]

she is also a member of a group that supports, (surprise) immigration reform, anti-war, etc.

http://www.napawf.org/index.php

Statement of Principles for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Immigrant Asian women are vital contributors to the economic and social wealth of our communities. Of the estimated 13.5 million Asian Americans living in the U.S., approximately two-thirds are foreign-born,1 and an estimated 1.2 million are undocumented.2 Although our communities are diverse in ethnicities and cultures, we all share the need for immigration reform that provides workable solutions that uphold our nation’s values to fix our broken immigration system.
To move forward together, comprehensive immigration reform must consider the unique needs of immigrant women. Currently, women and girls represent more than half of the immigrant population gaining legal permanent resident status.3 Yet immigrant Asian women, especially those who are undocumented, face immigration restrictions, language barriers, and social constraints that limit their ability to achieve economic self-sufficiency and independence. When relegated to low-wage work sectors such as garment industries, food services, and private households, immigrant Asian women are more susceptible to exploitation and harassment. Furthermore, Asian survivors of trafficking or domestic violence language lack the language fluency and knowledge of the U.S. legal system to access life-saving legal and support services.
NAPAWF believes that true comprehensive immigration reform must be grounded in principles of human rights and include provisions that support all immigrants, their families, and communities. Just and humane immigration policies must prevent the trafficking and exploitation of immigrants and end harsh immigration enforcement practices. In partnership with immigrant rights, women’s rights, and reproductive justice organizations, NAPAWF will advocate for comprehensive immigration reform legislation that incorporates the following set of principles:
Provide a Path to Permanent Residency and Citizenship
Immigrant Asian women contribute to the U.S. economy, keep their families together, pay taxes, invest in their children’s education, and are an integral part of their communities. We need to promote an immigration system that recognizes their important contributions and creates reasonable channels to citizenship, lawful status, and access to both high and low-wage worker visas....

**among other progressive issues

[444Flyer]

Holder and Napolitano have their flippin' nerve BTW. Napolitano left Arizona in a mess for Sheriff Joe.

2/11/09

"Kidnapping Capital of the U.S.A."

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=6848672&page=1

"In what officials caution is now a dangerous and even deadly crime wave, Phoenix, Arizona has become the kidnapping capital of America, with more incidents than any other city in the world outside of Mexico City and over 370 cases last year alone. But local authorities say Washington, DC is too obsessed with al Qaeda terrorists to care about what is happening in their own backyard right now.

(SHARE: Wave of abductions hit Phoenix. Is Washington paying enough attention?)

More Photos"We're in the eye of the storm," Phoenix Police Chief Andy Anderson told ABC News of the violent crimes and ruthless tactics spurred by Mexico's drug cartels that have expanded business across the border. "If it doesn't stop here, if we're not able to fix it here and get it turned around, it will go across the nation," he said.

California Attorney General Jerry Brown warned that as the U.S. government focuses so intently on Islamic extremist groups, other types of terrorists – those involved with the same kidnappings, extortion and drug cartels that are sweeping Phoenix – are overlooked.

"Those [criminals], for the average Californian or the average America, may be a more immediate threat to their well being," Brown said.

In fact, kidnappings and other crimes connected to the Mexican drug cartels are quickly spreading across the border, from Texas to California. The majority of the victims are either illegal aliens or connected to the drug trade."