American Sikhs are becoming increasingly involved in political life, according to the Los Angeles Times (March 21).
The paper reports that the new Sikh participation, termed a “political coming out,” includes “contributing to political campaigns as never before, with an estimated $7.7 million in donations to federal candidates in the last three elections,” the rising number of Indian American legislative aids, and a number of potential candidates for high office.
The article adds that “The ability of Indian Americans to rise in politics may well be tied to their success in making ethnicity a footnote,” as success will require the votes of a diverse population.