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· Ryan General
Andrew Yang reflects on rising Asian American political visibility
Andrew Yang said his 2020 presidential campaign revealed how issues of technology, economic policy and representation intersect in American politics. During an interview on Seattle magazine’s “Seattle” podcast released last week, the 51-year-old Taiwanese American entrepreneur…
· Carl Samson
Will Andrew Yang and Elon Musk team up for a third party?
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang has reportedly reached out to Elon Musk with a proposal to collaborate on building a third political party following the billionaire’s fiery feud with President Donald Trump. Catch up
· Michelle De Pacina
Andrew Yang advocates against voting for third-party candidate in November
In a Newsweek opinion piece, Andrew Yang explained his decision to start the Forward Party in 2021 while advising against voting for a third-party presidential candidate in the upcoming election. The Forward Party: Yang said he was concerned over the two-party system’s inability…
· Carl Samson
Andrew Yang says Dems should replace Biden as presidential nominee
Andrew Yang, former Democratic presidential candidate and co-founder of the Forward Party, is predicting a “historic loss” for Joe Biden in November’s election. To defeat Donald Trump, he believes the Democratic Party should replace their nominee with a stronger candidate.…
· Bryan Ke
Andrew Yang condemns FBI raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang condemned the FBI’s recent raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, in a series of tweets on Tuesday, saying that the decision “seems political” in nature. “I’m no Trump fan. I want him as far away from the…
· Jane Nam
Andrew Yang says US 2-party system is a ‘fake competition,’ hints at 2024 presidential run
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang sat down with Fox News Digital at the libertarian FreedomFest conference in Las Vegas on July 16 and warned of “tough” midterms ahead for Democrats, with inflation being a key issue for voters. Yang, who ran as a Democrat in 2020,…
· Bryan Ke
Matthew McConaughey as US president could get country out of current ‘mess,’ says Andrew Yang
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, 47, believes that actor Matthew McConaughey, 52, could potentially get the United States out of its current “mess” if he runs for president in 2024. Speaking with comedian guest Shane Gillis while recording an episode of…
· Carl Samson
‘Imagine a treasury of millions of dollars’: Andrew Yang pioneers DAO for AAPI causes
Andrew Yang last week launched GoldenDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) focused on advancing “AAPI solidarity and empowerment.” DAOs are online organizations that aim to accomplish goals with the aid of blockchain technology. “Imagine a treasury of millions of…
· Khier Casino
Andrew Yang apologizes for saying Joe Rogan isn’t racist because he works with black people
Andrew Yang attempted to backtrack on an earlier tweet that said podcast host Joe Rogan isn’t racist because he works with Black people. In a series of follow-up posts explaining his defense of Rogan, Yang said, “Racism is real deep,” but that he wanted to “believe the best of…
· Ryan General
Andrew Yang grilled on CNN for ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight’ appearance
CNN host Jim Acosta recently called out Andrew Yang for engaging television host and political commentator Tucker Carlson in a discussion that included praise of a convicted murderer’s views. Tucker’s talking points: Yang, who has announced his departure from the Democratic…
· Carl Samson
Andrew Yang, Democrat for over 25 years, goes independent
Andrew Yang has officially left the Democratic Party to register as an independent voter on Monday. Driving the news: Yang, who first rose to prominence as a Democratic presidential candidate, believes he can make a greater impact by leaving the political party. He said that the…
· Thy Nguyen
‘I’m a Numbers Guy’: Andrew Yang Drops Out of NYC Mayoral Election After Falling to Fourth Place
Andrew Yang conceded defeat in the New York mayoral election after falling to fourth place despite his front runner status at the beginning of the election. Why he’s conceding: Yang was one of the first of 13 Democratic candidates to drop out after results showed former police…
· Carl Samson
NY State Sen. John Liu Endorses Andrew Yang for NYC Mayor
After weeks of rumors, NY State Sen. John Liu (D-Queens) has officially backed Andrew Yang in the NYC mayoral race. Why this endorsement matters: As the first Asian American elected to office in NYC, Liu’s endorsement is highly coveted for a growing Asian American electorate.
· Isa Peralta
‘Representation Matters’: Evelyn Yang Criticizes New York Daily News For ‘Racist’ Cartoon of Husband Andrew
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include a statement addressing the New York Daily News cartoon. Evelyn Yang, the wife of New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang, recently condemned a “racist” New York Daily News cartoon of her husband.
· Thy Nguyen
Andrew Yang Receives Backlash After Tweeting in Support of Israel
New York mayoral candidate Andrew Yang is facing backlash from social media users after posting a tweet on Monday that appears to be pro-Israel. What happened: The former 2020 presidential candidate tweeted on Monday that he is “standing with the people of Israel” and…
· Carl Samson
NY Congresswoman Grace Meng Endorses Andrew Yang for Mayor
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) has backed Andrew Yang in his bid to become mayor of New York City. At a press conference on Monday, Meng described the former Democratic presidential candidate as a coalition builder capable of making the crisis-laden city “come back stronger than…
· Carl Samson
Over 400 Asian New Yorkers Sign a Letter Against Andrew Yang’s Mayoral Bid
More than 400 Asian Americans in New York City have signed a letter opposing Andrew Yang’s bid for mayor, arguing that “representation alone is simply not enough.” Yang, who promised a monthly universal basic income of $1,000 as a Democratic presidential candidate in 2020,…
· Ryan General
Andrew Yang Accused of Using Bike Ride for Daunte Wright as ‘PR Stunt’ in NYC
New York mayoral candidate Andrew Yang was heckled by a crowd of protestors after he attempted to join a Black Lives Matter demonstration on Tuesday. Today we ride to honor the life of a young black man, Daunte Wright, who was taken by a racist system that does not care about…
· Ryan General
Andrew Yang Says Atlanta Shooting Was ‘Clear as Day’ a Hate Crime
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has called the recent shooting in Atlanta a hate crime during an anti-Asian hate rally in Chinatown. Yang and his wife, Evelyn, joined hundreds of New Yorkers at Columbus Park on March 21 in condemning the wave of anti-Asian violence…
· Ryan General
Andrew Yang Stops Man With Metal Pole From Attacking Photographer
New York mayoral candidate Andrew Yang is being hailed as a hero after going out of his way to protect a news photographer from a man wielding a metal pole while aboard the Staten Island Ferry on Friday. The incident happened during Yang’s tour of Staten Island, with a small…