Politics – Pacific Citizen

JACL National News Politics

Arakaki Acts as JACL’s New Leader

The 2026-28 JACL National Board and Executive Director Lilly Simmering. Pictured (seated, from left) are Carol Kawase, Sheldon Arakaki, Lilly…

GarrettAugust 14, 2026

JACL National News

Past Tense: Oda’s Historic Presidencies

(Photos: George Toshio Johnston) After 2nd 4-year stint, steadying hand leaves JACL with a stage set for revival. By George…

P.C. EditorAugust 14, 2026

JACL National News Politics

‘JACL Is Change’

JACL’s Legal Counsel Ken Massey, Executive Director Lilly Simmering, National President Larry Oda and Secretary/Treasurer Jonathan Okamoto interact with delegates…

GarrettAugust 14, 2026

JACL National News Politics

Simmering Presents Priorities

JACL Executive Director Lilly Simmering (Photos: George Toshio Johnston) JACL’s ED lays out a lofty game plan during a breakfast…

GarrettAugust 14, 2026

Community JACL News Politics

Sayonara to Sayonara Gala?

The 2026-28 JACL National Board is all smiles after being sworn in by Nevada Assemblymember Duy Nguyen. Pictured (from left)…

GarrettAugust 14, 2026

JACL National News

JACL Elects New National Board Officers

From left: Outgoing JACL National Board President Larry Oda stands with Ruby Pin winners Sheldon Arakaki, Deborah Ikeda and Mark…

P.C. EditorAugust 2, 2026

National News Politics

Japanese American U.S. Population Interactive Map

Click image above to see interactive map. By Daigo Fujiwara-Smith, P.C. Editorial Board Co-Chair Where do Japanese Americans call home…

P.C. EditorJuly 27, 2026

JACL National News

JACL Denounces ICE After Latest Deaths

In a statement released Wednesday, the Japanese American Citizens League condemned the “use of deadly force by U.S. Immigration and…

P.C. EditorJuly 22, 2026

Community entertainment JACL News

JACL D.C. Chapter
Receives Albert B. Corey Award

Pictured are (front row, from left) Terry Shima, Mary Murakami and Alice Takemoto and (back row, from left) Janice…

GarrettJuly 17, 2026

JACL National News

JACL Announces
National Convention Awardees

The organization will fete Dr. Debra Kawahara and Ryan Kawamoto in Vegas during Sayonara Gala; afterparty to feature the SLANT…

GarrettJuly 17, 2026