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.
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.
How Laos Can Lead ASEAN On Environmental Issues
The Mekong River deserves protection. The sunset along the Mekong River is the most beautiful I have ever seen.
“Best You Eat Quickly – Else The War Will Arrive.”
This saying, etched in my mind. At every meal: “Best you eat quickly – else the war will arrive.”
I Will Always Dream Of A Day When Laos Will Be UXO-free
Returning to Laos has always been a dream of mine ever since I was a little girl. I would romanticize wearing school uniforms and eating all the mangoes and coconuts I could ever want. I’d imagine what my life would have been like if I had never moved to the United States.
