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Empowering the South Asian American community through civic education, engagement and pride.

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Voter Fraud vs. Election Fraud: Understanding the Real Threat to U.S. Democracy 

In American politics, terms like “voter fraud” and “election fraud” often get thrown around as if they are interchangeable terms — sometimes to deliberately confuse voters. It is crucial to understand the difference between the two and to recognize which actually poses a greater threat to fair elections in the United States. What’s the Difference? Voter fraud refers to illegal actions taken by individual voters—like voting multiple times, voting under a false identity, or voting

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If You’re in a Natural Disaster, Will the Federal Government Help Anymore?

Over the past year (2025), FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) has quietly changed how and when it delivers aid. Counties with clear destruction, residents with urgent need, and states following procedure are being turned down fast. When Help Doesn’t Come In recent months, even disasters that meet FEMA’s damage thresholds are being turned away. Maryland (May 2025): After flash floods swept through Allegany and Garrett Counties, FEMA denied both Individual Assistance (IA) and Public

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Are you in the Border Enforcement Zone? Why This Law Has Serious Implications Today

Most people think of the U.S. border as a line you cross. But in reality, the federal government has created a “border enforcement zone” that stretches 100 miles inland from every U.S. border and coastline. Within this zone, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has special powers that go beyond what police normally can do. That’s a huge area. Two-thirds of Americans — including people in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston, and the

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About Us

Citizen Desi is here to educate and empower US Citizens of South Asian origin

We're here to guide and support fellow South Asian citizens about civic life in the U.S.: how laws are made, how your vote shapes your community, and how government policies impact your life. We break down big ideas about government, history, and citizenship into simple, relatable conversations. Through storytelling, community events, and everyday language, we’ll connect the dots between your experiences and the decisions being made around you. Whether you're new to the country or have been here forever, we want to make it easier — and more meaningful — for you to get informed and get involved.

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