A Guide for South Asian Voters, 2020
This is a guide for South Asian voters in the United States. It provides information on the importance of voting, party affiliation, and key issues that may be of interest to South Asian voters.
2013 National South Asian Summit Summary
This is a summary of the 2013 National South Asian Summit, which was hosted by South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) and the South Asian Law Student Association (SALSA) at American University Washington College of Law.
NCSO Convening and Advocacy Day, 2018
This document provides information about the NCSO Convening and Advocacy Day, which was held on May 9-10, 2018 in Washington, D.C.
Community of Contrasts: South Asians in New Jersey
This is a publication that provides an overview of the South Asian community in New Jersey. It highlights the growth and diversity of the community, as well as the challenges and needs facing South Asians in the state.
Elections 2012: A Guide to the Presidential Elections
This brochure provides a flowchart outlining the electoral process of how a candidate becomes president. Steps outlined include announcement, state primary and caucus campaigns, caucuses and primaries, national conventions, general election campaigns, election day, electoral college process, and inauguration. Specific dates relevant for the 2012 election are highlighted.
Joint letter to DHS about DACA
This is a joint letter to Laura Dawkins, Chief of the Regulatory Coordination Division at the Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The letter is from the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) DACA Collaborative, a national network that serves the AAPI community.
"Obamacare": The Affordable Health Care Act - A Factsheet for South Asians
This is a factsheet about the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA), also known as "Obamacare," which was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama in 2010. The ACA makes health insurance accessible to many more Americans, expands Medicaid, and provides some with financial assistance, including tax credits.
Addressing and Responding to Bias Related to Outsourcing
This is a factsheet prepared by SAALT (South Asian Americans Leading Together) to raise awareness about the extent and scope of bias resulting from perceptions related to outsourcing. It provides information on what outsourcing is, why there is public concern over it, and why South Asians in the United States should be concerned with the public response to outsourcing.
Creation of Advocates for Community Empowerment
This program focused on building the capacity of women-led groups in the National Coalition of South Asian Organizations (NCSO), developing strategies to link social service delivery with social change, subgrants, and leadership opportunities. Over the course of the ACE program, SAALT trained over 40 women advocates.
American Backlash: Terrorists Bring War Home in More Ways than One
This is a publication from South Asian American Leaders of Tomorrow (SAALT) released in 2001. The report documents the backlash against Americans of South Asian or Middle Eastern descent in the week following the September 11th attack.