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Category Archives: Legislative Advocacy
Last month’s launch of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus represents a new chapter in the Sikh American story. Much in the way the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama marked a turning point for the … Continue reading
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This week, the Sikh Coalition and several other well-regarded Sikh American organizations signed letters by Ensaaf to the U.S. Congress, State Department, and U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom expressing concern about the plight of Devender Pal Singh Bhullar. Given … Continue reading
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August 5, 2012 will always stand out as a day that shaped my work, my goals, and where I wanted to see my community in the future. Growing up in a post-9/11 world, I saw community members suffering terrible hate … Continue reading
Following the Oak Creek tragedy, the Sikh Coalition’s Advocates proactively worked with media outlets nationwide to create awareness and appreciation for Sikhs among thousands of our fellow Americans. Here are some examples of their media work in 2012: Westborough Daily … Continue reading
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What follow are key milestones in the Sikh Coalition’s campaign to pass AB1964 in California. This historic new law will provide workers in California the strongest protections against religious discrimination in the nation. Aug 2011 – Idea for AB1964 expressed at Sikh … Continue reading
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There are numerous ways to define the community of which one is a member. As a non-Sikh coming to work for the Coalition, I can now say that I have expanded the identity of the community I belong to. Practicing law … Continue reading
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The Sikh community has been present in the state of California for over 100 years, solidifying their place in the fabric of California’s rich history through their hard work and contributions. Like many minority groups, the Sikhs migrated to the … Continue reading
Growing up in a South Asian and Sikh household, I had many preconceived notions of who I was supposed to be and what I was supposed to do. My parents expected me to go to college then medical school, and … Continue reading
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The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution is meant to protect us from “unreasonable searches and seizures” – affronts to dignity and privacy we acknowledge to be unacceptable. Based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of invasive … Continue reading
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School bullying is not a recent development; hair pulling, name-calling, and even school-yard violence has existed for years. But what used to be brushed off as just “kids being kids” has turned into an irrefutable and vicious display of ignorance, … Continue reading
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