Do Phu Nguyen is a leader for the Democratic Party in Little Saigon. He’s been working towards pressuring the Obama administration to fight for human rights in Vietnam by using trade as a means of bartering for human rights. He…
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An Update on the Petition Drive for Human Rights in Vietnam
by Dan Chmielewski • • 2 Comments
More than 140,000 Vietnamese Americans signed a petition to ask for the Obama Administration’s assistance in releasing prisoners of conscience in Vietnam. SBTN created a plaque to memorialize this petition and has tendered the plaque to the White House staff to deliver to the President.
Saigon Broadcasting Television Network Petitions the White House for Human Rights in Viet Nam
by Dan Chmielewski • • 15 Comments
The Saigon Broadcasting Television Network and friends based in Orange County’s Little Saigon community have launched an aggressive campaign seeking at least 25,000 electronic signatures to President Barrack Obama to protest the arrest of activists as human rights violations by the Vietnamese government. Take…
Rep. Loretta Sanchez Standing Up for Vietnamese Human Rights
by Chris Prevatt • • 1 Comment
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) on Monday applauded the reintroduction of the Vietnamese Human Rights Act of 2011 by Congressman Chris Smith. Rep. Sanchez is an original co-sponsor of the bill.
Rep Loretta Sanchez Calls for Internet Freedom in Vietnam
by Bill Spaulding • • 1 Comment
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D-CA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Vietnam, introduced House Resolution 216, calling on Vietnam’s government to respect the Vietnamese people’s right to free speech and open internet access.
Rep. Loretta Sanchez on introduction of the Vietnam Human Rights Sanctions Act
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The Vietnam Human Rights Sanctions Act would impose sanctions on individuals who perpetrate or are complicit in human rights abuses committed against nationals of Vietnam or their family members. Individuals who warrant sanctions would be disqualified from applying for a U.S. visa or taking part in financial or property transactions in the U.S., among other penalties.
Van Tran brews up another cup of Weak Tea
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Tran: “There’s a big debate in the community whether she’s (Loretta Sanchez) effective or not – whether she’s doing it for lip service or for votes, because the big question is, after 14 years in the House, what substantial and tangible results can she show in terms of advancing Vietnamese democracy and human rights? Show us your accomplishments _ what bills, what legislation, what political prisoners?â€

