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.
Reflecting On The Heritage, Ownership And Accountability Of War Debris In Laos
In early 2024, Legacies of War kindly invited me, an archaeologist and heritage scholar, to join them on a trip to Laos to observe the work they do in the field. When thinking about archaeology, the first thing that often comes to mind are images of Indiana Jones or Lara Croft in search of lost or stolen treasures from a deep past and long-gone civilizations.
How A Trip To Laos Changed My Life And Major
During the spring semester of my freshman year, I was unhappy with the direction my life was taking. My major at the time, computer science, no longer felt like the right fit for me.
A Veteran’s View From The Sky
From December 1966 until December 1968, I was assigned to air bases in Thailand. The primary mission of the units to which I was assigned was to stop the flow of personnel and materials coming from North Vietnam through the “Ho Chi Minh Trail” to South Vietnam. The trail was located almost entirely in Laos.
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.
