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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND POLICY PRIORITIES SPOTLIGHT ON THE 50+ AAPI POPULATION DECEMBER 10, 2014 @APIAVote @AAPIdata @AARPAAPI #aapivoices OUTLINE OF TALK Rapidly growing segment, in fastest growing racial group But, lag in voting and

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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND POLICY PRIORITIES SPOTLIGHT ON THE 50+ AAPI POPULATION DECEMBER 10, 2014

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OUTLINE OF TALK

Rapidly growing segment, in fastest growing racial group
But, lag in voting and volunteerism

– Lack of party contact, low party identification

Opinions on

– Environment – Affirmative Action – Taxes and Spending – Raising Minimum Wage

Importance of ethnic media

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DATA SOURCES

Demographics: American Community Survey, Census
Voting: Current Population Survey
Volunteerism: Current Population Survey
Policy priorities:

– 2008 National Asian American Survey – 2012 Pew Survey of Asian Americans – 2012 National Asian American Survey – 2013 AARP Survey of 50+ New York City Voters – 2014 APIAVote & AAAJ-AAJC Survey

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AAPI 50+ ARE THE FASTEST GROWING SEGMENTS

WITHIN THE 50+ POPULATION
WITHIN THE AAPI POPULATION

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FAST GROWING POPULATION (2000 TO 2013)

Sources: ACS, Census

56% 32% 12% Asian Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (NHPI) US Average

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FASTEST GROWING AGE SEGMENTS (2000 TO 2013)

Sources: ACS, Census

56% 32% 12% 107% 73% 39% 114% 80% 28% Asian NHPI US Average 65 PLUS 50 PLUS TOTAL

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BUT, LAG IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

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CITIZENSHIP AND REGISTRATION BIGGEST HURDLES CITIZENSHIP RATES AMONG ADULTS (2012)

OVERALL 50 AND OVER U.S. Average 91% 95% White 96% 99% African American 95% 97% Latino 66% 74% Asian American 66% 77% NHPI 88% 90%

Source: Current Population Survey

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CITIZENSHIP AND REGISTRATION BIGGEST HURDLES VOTER REGISTRATION AMONG ADULT CITIZENS (2012)

OVERALL 50 AND OVER U.S. Average 71% 77% White 73% 79% African American 73% 79% Latino 59% 68% Asian American 56% 61% NHPI 58% 64%

Source: Current Population Survey

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TURNOUT GAPS NOT AS STRONG

OVERALL 50 AND OVER U.S. Average 87% 91% White 87% 91% African American 91% 93% Latino 82% 87% Asian American 84% 85% NHPI 85% 91%

TURNOUT AMONG REGISTERED VOTERS (2012)

Source: Current Population Survey

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VOTING GAPS IN MIDTERMS (AMONG ADULT CITIZENS, 2010)

Source: Current Population Survey

48% 61% 44% 56% 32% 44% 31% 37% 36% 57% OVERALL 50 AND OVER White African American Hispanic Asian American NHPI

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VOLUNTEERISM GAPS (2013)

Source: Current Population Survey

Volunteer activities “through or for an organization… including activities they do infrequently or activities they do for children’s schools or youth organizations”

30% 29% 19% 20% 16% 14% 19% 15% 20% 23% OVERALL 50 AND OVER White African American Hispanic Asian American NHPI

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Without Controls

WHAT ACCOUNTS FOR THE GAP IN VOTING? (ALL)

Source: Analysis of Current Population Survey

0.8 -0.6 -0.4 -0.2

0.2 0.4 Asian American* Asian American* Female* Foreign Born* Education* Employed*

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Without Controls

WHAT ACCOUNTS FOR THE GAP IN VOTING? (50+)

Source: Analysis of Current Population Survey

0.8 -0.6 -0.4 -0.2

0.2 0.4 Asian American* Asian American* Female Foreign Born* Education* Employed

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VOTING IN 2014: POTENTIAL VS. EXPECTED TURNOUT (ASIAN AMERICAN REG VOTERS)

Source: 2014 APIAVote & AAAJ-AAJC Survey

37 53 64 70 63 81 80 80 18-34 35-49 50-64 65 plus Potential turnout from

utreach

Expected turnout

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LACK OF CONTACT

Source: 2014 APIAVote & AAAJ-AAJC Survey Q: Thinking about the 2014 elections, have you been contacted any of the following groups in the past year: a great deal, some, a little, or not at all? (The Democratic Party, The Republican Party, Community Organizations)

12% 6% 11% 11% 17% 34% 36% 32% 34% 34% 54% 57% 57% 55% 49% Total 18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 plus Significant contact Some contact No contact

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LACK OF CONTACT AMONG 50+ ASIAN AMERICANS

Source: 2014 APIAVote & AAAJ-AAJC Survey

14% 12% 11% 17% 21% 22% 7% 15% 14% 16% 13% 34% 33% 24% 41% 44% 42% 29% 37% 33% 35% 33% 51% 55% 65% 42% 36% 36% 63% 48% 52% 49% 53% 50+ Asian Am Asian Indian Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese U.S. born Foreign born Male Female Significant contact Some contact No contact

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LACK OF CONTACT (OVERALL)

Source: 2014 APIAVote & AAAJ-AAJC Survey

12% 10% 9% 17% 20% 17% 7% 13% 12% 13% 12% 34% 33% 26% 36% 42% 45% 31% 35% 32% 40% 31% 54% 57% 65% 47% 39% 38% 62% 52% 56% 47% 57% Total Asian Indian Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese Men Women U.S. born Foreign born Significant contact Some contact No contact

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HIGH NEED FOR VOTER OUTREACH AND VOTER EDUCATION

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NEED FOR EDUCATION: POLITICS TOO COMPLICATED

54% 67% 61% 69% 70% 58% 63% 75% 63% 70% 61% 69% 70% 58% 59% 70% National Average Asian American Asian Indian Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese Men Women 18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 plus U.S. Born Foreign Born

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NEED FOR OUTREACH: POLITICIANS DON’T CARE

61% 64% 69% 59% 63% 61% 78% 59% 64% 64% 69% 59% 63% 61% 72% 61% National Average Asian American Asian Indian Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese Men Women 18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 plus U.S. Born Foreign Born

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LOW PARTY IDENTIFICATION

37% 47% 28% 40% 50% 44% 24% 32% 41% 43% 37% 36% 37% 40% 35% 45% 41% 57% 39% 34% 33% 53% 47% 44% 36% 52% 44% 44% 40% 49% 17% 10% 15% 20% 14% 24% 23% 20% 15% 21% 10% 15% 19% 20% 16% Total Asian Indian Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese Men Women 18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 plus U.S. Born Foreign Born Democrat Non-Identifier Republican

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PARTY IDENTIFICATION AMONG 50+ ASIAN AMERICANS

37% 41% 29% 40% 52% 49% 20% 32% 40% 41% 35% 46% 42% 56% 39% 33% 33% 60% 46% 46% 43% 47% 17% 16% 14% 19% 15% 18% 20% 21% 14% 17% 17% 50+ ASIAN AM Asian Indian Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese Men Women U.S. Born Foreign Born Democrat Non-Identifier Republican

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POLICY PREFERENCES

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Source: 2012 National Asian American Survey

69% 58% 57% 70% 70% 60% 72% 52% 75% 51% Consider self "environmentalist" Prioritize environment over growth Total 18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 plus

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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: 3 WAYS OF ASKING QUESTION

Q: Do you favor or oppose affirmative action programs designed to help blacks, women, and other minorities get better access to … 21% 21% 18% 23% 11% 10% 12% 12% 68% 69% 70% 65% Overall Jobs and Contracts Higher Education Jobs and Education Oppose Don't know Favor

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OPINION AMONG 50+ ASIAN AMERICANS

Q: Do you favor or oppose affirmative action programs designed to help blacks, women, and other minorities get better access to … 19% 20% 19% 19% 12% 9% 12% 14% 69% 71% 69% 67% Overall Jobs and Contracts Higher Education Jobs and Education Oppose Don't know Favor

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SUPPORT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (ALL VERSIONS)

Source: 2014 APIAVote & AAAJ-AAJC Survey

21% 20% 24% 17% 24% 23% 19% 23% 19% 27% 22% 23% 16% 11% 7% 13% 14% 7% 9% 12% 12% 11% 7% 8% 11% 13% 68% 73% 63% 69% 69% 69% 69% 66% 70% 66% 70% 66% 71%

Total Asian Indian Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese Men Women 18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 plus

Oppose Don't know Favor

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SUPPORT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (50+ ASIAN AMS)

Source: 2014 APIAVote & AAAJ-AAJC Survey

19% 22% 21% 15% 25% 20% 16% 23% 16% 32% 16% 12% 10% 11% 18% 7% 7% 14% 12% 12% 9% 13% 69% 67% 68% 68% 68% 73% 70% 66% 72% 59% 72%

50+ ASIAN AM Asian Indian Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese Men Women U.S. Born Foreign Born

Oppose Don't know Favor

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SUPPORT FOR RAISING FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE

Source: 2014 APIAVote & AAAJ-AAJC Survey

72% 80% 67% 75% 73% 70% 71% 69% 75% 79% 76% 70% 70% 70% 73% Total Asian Indian Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese Men Women 18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 plus U.S. born Foreign born

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HIGHER TAXES OR SPENDING CUTS TO REDUCE DEFICIT?

Source: 2012 National Asian American Survey

67% 62% 65% 70% 67% 35% 24% 34% 38% 42% Total 18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 plus Tax increases on high earners Spending cuts only

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BIGGER GOVERNMENT, MORE SERVICES

Source: 2012 Pew Asian American Survey

36% 36% 40% 37% 25% 55% 58% 52% 52% 61% Total 18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 plus Smaller government, less services Bigger government, more services

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REDUCE GAP BETWEEN RICH AND POOR

Source: 2014 APIAVote & AAAJ-AAJC Survey

69% 72% 65% 67% 58% 71% 80% 70% 68% 81% 75% 69% 63% 68% 69% Total Asian Indian Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese Men Women 18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 plus U.S. born Foreign born

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RANKING OF “VERY SERIOUS” PROBLEMS (OVERALL)

Source: 2012 National Asian American Survey

42% 40% 37% 35% 33% 30% 27% 22% 20% Cost of college Quality of schools Bullied in school Cost of elder care College debt Medical debt Cost or rent/mortgage Long time for family visas Credit card debt

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RANKING OF “VERY SERIOUS” PROBLEMS (50+ ASIAN AMS)

Source: 2012 National Asian American Survey

38% 37% 33% 38% 35% 27% 23% 17% 19% Cost of college Quality of schools Bullied in school Cost of elder care College debt Medical debt Cost or rent/mortgage Long time for family visas Credit card debt

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State of AAPI 50+ in NYC 2014

In ¡Past ¡5 ¡Years ¡Have ¡ You ¡or ¡Someone ¡You ¡ Know ¡Encountered ¡a ¡ Scam ¡or ¡Fraud? ¡ 27% Yes Which ¡types ¡of ¡fraud ¡have ¡ you ¡encountered? ¡

5% 7% 7% 9% 11% 14% 33% Immigra'on ¡/ ¡status ¡ Home ¡financing ¡ Auto ¡repair ¡or ¡car ¡'tle ¡ Insurance ¡ Chari'es ¡& ¡Dona'ons ¡ Iden'ty ¡the< ¡ Credit ¡card ¡

How ¡worried ¡are ¡you ¡about ¡ poten@ally ¡fraudulent ¡or ¡decep@ve ¡ prac@ces ¡in ¡each ¡category? ¡ ¡ (% ¡Extremely ¡or ¡Very ¡Worried) ¡

27% 27% 27% 30% 33% 34% 61% Sweepstakes ¡ Check ¡cashing ¡ Debt ¡collec'on ¡ Home ¡financing ¡ Home ¡repairs ¡ Internet ¡loans ¡ Iden'ty ¡the< ¡

CONSUMER FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT

Source: 2013 AARP NYC SURVEY

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23% 24% 27% 27% 37% 58%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

Laid ¡off, ¡fired ¡or ¡forced ¡out ¡ Encouraged ¡or ¡forced ¡to ¡re're ¡ Passed ¡over ¡for ¡raise ¡or ¡promo'on ¡ Unwelcome ¡comments ¡about ¡age ¡ Not ¡hired ¡ ¡ ANY ¡TYPE ¡(NET) ¡

AGE DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE

AAPI ¡NYC ¡50+ ¡Voters: ¡Types ¡of ¡Workplace ¡Age ¡ Discrimina@on ¡Since ¡Turning ¡50 ¡

State of AAPI 50+ in NYC 2014

Total Men Women 37% 30% 43%

§ WOMEN ARE MOST LIKELY TO REPORT DISCRIMINATORY HIRING Source: 2013 AARP NYC SURVEY

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INFORMATION SOURCES ON POLITICS

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SOURCES OF NEWS ON U.S. POLITICS

75% 56% 51% 35% 35% 16% 78% 61% 55% 42% 37% 19% 88% 33% 64% 34% 31% 14% Television Internet & Social Media Newspaper Radio Friends/Family Community Leaders OVERALL 50 TO 64 65 AND OVER

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IMPORTANCE OF ETHNIC MEDIA (TELEVISION)

54% 81% 66% 47% 50% 13% 7% 19% 15% 12% 32% 13% 14% 38% 38% Total 18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 plus Mainstream/non-Asian Both Asian

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IMPORTANCE OF ETHNIC MEDIA (INTERNET)

54% 85% 75% 50% 60% 13% 9% 14% 14% 9% 32% 5% 11% 34% 30% Total 18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 plus Mainstream/non-Asian Both Asian

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IMPORTANCE OF ETHNIC MEDIA (NEWSPAPERS)

54% 84% 68% 50% 50% 13% 0% 11% 11% 11% 32% 16% 22% 39% 39% Total 18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 plus Mainstream/non-Asian Both Asian

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IMPORTANCE OF ETHNIC MEDIA (RADIO)

54% 90% 85% 64% 44% 13% 3% 10% 4% 7% 32% 7% 6% 32% 48% Total 18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 plus Mainstream/non-Asian Both Asian

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ANY ETHNIC MEDIA CONSUMPTION

48% 21% 39% 55% 55% Total 18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 plus

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SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

Rapidly growing segment, in fastest growing racial group
Need more outreach on voting AND volunteerism

– “Being asked” makes a very big difference – Language assistance, investments in voter education – Ethnic media an important avenue for outreach

Broadly supportive of environmental protection and social safety net
Supportive of affirmative action, raising minimum wage
Concerned about age discrimination, debt, fraud and identity theft
More regular surveys needed (especially by mainstream organizations)

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