Equal Opportunity

By Erica Hall and Krish Das Under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations, parts of Articles 1 and 2 state, “All humans are born free and equal in dignity and...
“I Still Believe in Our City” posters were designed by artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya for free usage at protests and rallies in speaking up for the Asian American community. Illustration by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya

Employee Affinity Groups stand against anti-Asian violence

By Malene Carr and Moshtayeen Ahmad The recent murders of eight people in Atlanta—including four Korean and two Chinese women—a brutal assault on a Filipino woman in New York City, an attack on a Chinese...
Committee members of Dublin Strong, from left: Paul Hoey, Kevin Gonzalez, Peter Lee, Lori John, Josh Strauss, and Sara Feuerstein. Photo By Grace B.

Mission Dublin creates virtual professional development program amid pandemic

By Lori John When the COVID-19 pandemic began to take its toll on the everyday work of Mission Dublin, the deputy chief of mission encouraged a group of volunteers to develop and lead a virtual...
Retirements

Retirements | June 2021

Civil Service Dieye, Seydou Ford, Tracy R.Foster, Patrick R.Fredrick, Mark D.Gordon, Marian R.Hallahan, JanmariKnestaut, Andrew T.Levant, Arthur L.Morgan, Rod Quander, Rhoda M.Roots, LindaRussea-Williams, Carol P.Schilling, Michael R.Sigmon, Jane N.Stewart, Craig R.Swanson, Tinya M.Swartz, Tom M.Thompson, Griffin M.White,...
Even in a country often perceived as homogeneous and untouched by racial issues, thousands marched to protest in Tokyo, showcasing their outrage over the death of George Floyd, June 14, 2020. Photo by Eugene Hoshiko

Power of Example

Opening photo: Even in a country often perceived as homogeneous and untouched by racial issues, thousands marched to protest in Tokyo, showcasing their outrage over the death of George Floyd, June 14, 2020. Photo...
From left: American Institute of Taiwan Managing Director Ingrid Larson and Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States Representative Bi-khim Hsiao initiate a new era of U.S.-Taiwan cooperation at the memorandum of understanding signing ceremony in Arlington, Va., March 25. Photo courtesy of TECRO

Strengthening U.S.-Taiwan maritime cooperation

By Fred Vellucci The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a Coast Guard Working Group...

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Making a Statement

The image is split down the middle with the "Making a Statement" logo in white on a blue background on the left, followed by the name Jennifer Tierney. Tierney smiles on the right.