Hmong National and World News
The Hmong Times National and World section brings you highlights that affect our Hmong Community here in Minnesota. With a special attention given to honoring our veterans and their contributions to our way of life.
A Hilltop Revelation In The Land Of A Million Elephants
The purpose of my trip to Laos in December of 1971 was to gather information about the US-financed war in that country, but I learned something much more important. The Laotians I met were warm, wonderful people who did not deserve that calamitous war.
The Originals
During the U.S. bombing on Laos (1964-1973), an American educational adviser Fred Branfman and his Laotian colleague Bouangeun Luangpraseuth collected illustrations and narratives from Laotian refugees.
The Fred Branfman And Bouangeun Luangpraseuth Timeline Of The American Secret War In Laos
As we recently marked the 60th Anniversary (12/18/24) of the first U.S. strikes on Ho Chi Minh Trail, Legacies of War presents their Timeline of the American Secret War in Laos.
Women Of Color Predicted To Vote With Their Pocketbooks
The perception of a floundering economy loomed large as women of color – a large and reliable, but often overlooked, voting bloc – went to the polls.
Get Ready To Vote, Minnesota!
Minnesota makes it safe and convenient to vote and make your voice heard. As a state, we’ve consistently had nation-leading voter turnout.
Gen Z Needs To Look Beyond The Memes
How can younger generations expect to uphold our nation’s fragile democracy if we’re disconnected from the conversations that matter most?
The Power Of Dual Voting: America’s Path To Real Change
Explore the potential of dual voting in American politics and how it could lead to real change. Discover how this unique approach could shape the future of the country.
Artificial Intelligence Could Dramatically Reshape the 2024 US Election
The Biden Administration’s executive order on AI places many standards on the emerging technology, but experts say much more is needed to safeguard the election process.
Realizing The American Dream For All Requires Bold Policy Reforms
Many American workers are generationally poor, because of their race, gender, immigration status, or choice of occupation. Better policy can create more equitable wages.
VILLAGE GHOST: Celebrating The Traditions And Values Of Those That Came Before Us
It’s another late night. My wife and kids are in bed and I’m back in the Village Ghost Lao Sato (Lao rice wine) brewing room, checking batches of wine. The yeast and microbes are doing their job as I see bubbles dancing on the surface of the sweet liquid made from sticky rice.
