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· Bryan Ke
Senator Tammy Duckworth Could Be Joe Biden’s Pick For Vice President of the United States
Democratic Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth’s name is being floated as one of Joe Biden’s vice-presidential picks for the 2020 election. Duckworth, 52, the first Thai American and first woman to be elected to Congress, has appeared in several op-ed pieces that list potential…
· Editorial Staff
Senator Tammy Duckworth Welcomes Baby Daughter, Becomes the First Senator to Give Birth in Office
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), 50, and husband Brian Bowlsbey welcomed a baby daughter on Monday, making Duckworth the first senator to give birth in office. As Valentine’s Day approaches, #TBT to marrying my love in 1993!
· Bryan Ke
Senator Tammy Duckworth May Lose Her Right to Vote if She Goes on Maternity Leave
Iraq War Veteran turned United States senator, Tammy Duckworth, may soon face losing her right to vote once she starts her 12 weeks paid maternity leave when she delivers her second daughter in April making her the first senator to give birth while still in office. In the recent…
· Bryan Ke
Tammy Duckworth to Become the First U.S. Senator to Give Birth While in Office
United States senator and Iraq War veteran, Tammy Duckworth, is now set to become the first ever U.S. Senator to give birth while still in office, her due date set for April. Wanted to share some exciting personal news… pic.twitter.com/ZZyu9pG2nq
· Ryan General
7 Reasons Why Asian American Senator Tammy Duckworth is a Total Badass
Tammy Duckworth is the epitome of a badass. There is just so much to love about this Asian-American Purple Heart veteran who now serves as the United States Senator for Illinois. She fights hard for Americans and knows what that means due to her long, rich history serving this…
· Ryan General
Senator Tammy Duckworth Gives Epic Clap Back at Donald Trump’s Transgender Military Ban
Donald Trump’s bid to keep transgender troops from serving in the military has found another opponent — an Asian American Purple Heart veteran who now serves as the United States Senator for Illinois. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Il.), who lost both her legs in 2004 after a Black…
· Khier Casino
US House passes bill that grants intercountry adoptees benefits, paths back to US if they’ve been deported
The National Korean American Service and Education Consortium (NAKASEC) and Adoptees For Justice have worked together for the past eight years to pass the Adoptee Citizenship Act, which was approved along with the America COMPETES Act on Friday by a vote of 222-210 in the House…
· Sarah Yukiko
Biden Deputy Assistant Erika Moritsugu on why the White House now uses ‘AANHPI’ instead of ‘AAPI’
Deputy Assistant to the President and Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Senior Liaison Erika Moritsugu spoke to NextShark about the Biden presidency one year in. Inclusivity and acknowledgement of the diverse realities of AANHPIs in America have been…
· Carl Samson
Asian American leaders remember Jan. 6 Capitol attack on its first anniversary
A year after scores of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol to overthrow the result of the last presidential election, Asian American Congressional leaders have released statements to remind the nation of the importance of safeguarding democracy. Sen. Tammy Duckworth…
· Editorial Staff
DNC Launches Ad Campaign for AAPI Heritage Month
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has launched an ad buy in AAPI outlets across the U.S. in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. The new campaign: The ads, which have been translated in traditional Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese, will run over 25 states and territories in…
· Carl Samson
Meet Artist Drue Kataoka, the First Asian American Woman to Be the Face of Clubhouse
Clubhouse, the pioneering audio-focused social networking platform, has selected acclaimed artist, technologist and activist Drue Kataoka as its newest “icon.” This marks the eighth time the San Francisco-based company has chosen a face to represent its app, which has drawn 13…
· Grace Kim
AAPI Activists Respond After Derek Chauvin Convicted of George Floyd’s Murder
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd in the highly anticipated trial that ended Tuesday, prompting an immediate response by many AAPI leaders and activists. Horrific footage of the unarmed Black man’s death last year…
· Ryan General
Biden Appoints Erika Moritsugu as AAPI Senior Liaison, Deputy Assistant to the President
President Joe Biden has announced the appointment of Erika Moritsugu as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Senior Liaison on Wednesday. Vital voice: Moritsugu, who was also appointed as Deputy Assistant to the President, is set to “be a vital voice to advance the…
· Grace Kim
White House Reveals New Plans to Combat Anti-Asian Violence
The White House announced on Tuesday new plans to address the rise of anti-Asian violence reported throughout the country. Leaders speak out about the rise of anti-Asian violence: In the wake of the Atlanta shootings on March 16 which took the lives of eight people including six…
· Ryan General
AAPI Lawmakers Condemn Trump For Inciting Riot on Capitol Hill
Notable Asian American and Pacific Islander politicians have spoken out against the actions of some Trump supporters who stormed Capitol Hill on Wednesday as Congress prepared to certify the electoral votes for President-elect Joe Biden.
· Carl Samson
Attacks on Asian Americans Continue to RISE With Over 2,500 Reports in 2020
More than 2,500 attacks against Asian Americans have been reported from mid-March to early August, an indication that hate toward the community persists despite some measures implemented to prevent it. The latest figure comes from Stop AAPI Hate, a national coalition that has…
· Bryan Ke
98-Year-Old Asian American WWII Veteran Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to report that the Congressional Gold Medal has yet to be given to Joe Chew at an official ceremony, but Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost acknowledged the award at a meeting. Joe Chew, a 98-year-old veteran from Sacramento,…
· Ryan General
Asian Americans Mourn Passing of Civil Rights Icon and Congressman John Lewis
The recent passing of civil rights leader John Lewis has deeply saddened many in the Asian American community who admired him and his advocacy.
· Editorial Staff
‘Get Out of My F-ing Country’: CNN Reporter Allegedly Targeted With Racism on The Job
CNN reporter Natasha Chen says she was a target for racist comments while reporting on location this past Sunday in South Carolina.
· Carl Samson
Kamala Harris Introduces Bill to Say ‘Chinese Virus’ is Racist and Condemn Anti-Asian Attacks
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) led a group of Democrats in a resolution that denounces the use of “Chinese virus” and similar terms amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill, which was submitted last week, condemns “all forms of anti-Asian sentiment” related to the coronavirus, citing…