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· Carl Samson
Asian Americans moved toward GOP candidates in NYC — a warning sign for Democrats
Asian Americans heavily favored GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa in New York City’s mayoral election, prompting Democratic leaders to call for more attention toward the community. The rundown: While Democrat Eric Adams comfortably secured the city’s top office, Sliwa won significantly…
· Carl Samson
‘They Question My Ethnicity, My Patriotism’: Elaine Chao Slams Democrats for ‘Double Standard’ on Racism
Elaine Chao is accusing Democrats of a “double standard” on racism against Asian Americans, saying she has faced attacks on her Chinese heritage both in office and on the campaign trail. On Democrats: Chao, who served as the former secretary of Transportation in the Trump…
· Bryan Ke
Pramila Jayapal, 2 Other Democrats Test Positive for COVID Following Capitol Hill Riots
Three House Democratic members have tested positive for COVID-19, days after the violent U.S. Capitol siege. What happened: Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) was the first to announce she tested positive for the virus on Monday, according to BBC.
· Editorial Staff
Pro-Beijing Lawmaker Takes Control of HK Committee With Security Guards, Kicks Out Democrats
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (LegCo) descended into chaos on Monday as lawmakers brawled over chairmanship of the House Committee, which scrutinizes bills introduced into the parliament. The mayhem reportedly broke out when pro-democracy legislators arrived to see Chan…
· Jin Hyun
20 Things About Andrew Yang That Will Have You Cheating on Other Democrats
Presidential hopeful and world’s coolest Asian dad, Andrew Yang, has been beating all expectations by rising from being the underdog of the 2020 Presidential Election to the leader of the #YangGang. From attending Comic Con to getting boozy with his supporters by serving…
· Jane Nam
‘We will stand with our Asian friends’: New York state GOP announces new Asian American caucus
On Monday, during the New York Republican Party convention, Committee Chair Nicholas Langworthy announced the creation of the party’s Asian Caucus. Joined onstage by around 60 of the state’s notable Asian American Republicans, Langworthy asserted, “We will stand with our Asian…
· Rebecca Moon
Fox News’ Tucker Carlson asks if ‘Putin eats dogs’ while questioning why Russian president is disliked
While discussing the Biden administration’s response to the Russia-Ukraine crisis on Tuesday’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight” segment, Carlson described the ongoing situation as a "border dispute." He questioned why Russian President Vladimir Putin is hated before asking whether Putin…
· Carl Samson
San Francisco ousts 3 school board members over ‘anti-Asian’ policies
Three members of the San Francisco School Board were removed from office after a recall election on Tuesday. Demands for a recall sprang in early 2021 after the board pushed to rename 44 schools instead of working to get children back into classrooms. The ousted members also…
· Editorial Staff
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with the DNC featuring BD Wong, Daniel Dae Kim and Lisa Ling
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) AAPI Caucus and NextShark welcome anyone to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year with a free virtual stream on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST. This year’s event, produced by Enfranchisement, will be hosted and co-streamed on the DNC YouTube…
· Carl Samson
California’s Asian Republican congresswomen urge community to vote GOP to fight anti-Asian attacks
In an op-ed for the Lunar New Year, California Reps. Michelle Steel (R-48) and Young Kim (R-39) addressed issues faced by the Asian American community under Democratic leadership. The pair of lawmakers cited the recent surge in reported hate crimes, purported discrimination in…
· 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…
· Sarah Yukiko
US is ‘better off with fewer Asians, less Asian immigration,’ says tenured UPenn professor
University of Pennsylvania (Penn) tenured law professor Amy Wax made racist statements denouncing Asian immigration to the U.S. following a conversation with Brown University economics professor Glenn Loury. In her online response to one of Loury’s fans, Wax wrote of Asians’…
· Carl Samson
Rep. Grace Meng pushes bill to create first National Asian American Museum in US
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) has called for a vote on a bill that would pave the way for the creation of the country’s first national museum dedicated to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). What it’s about: The legislation, which Meng first introduced in 2017, will…
· Jiselle Lee
Sen. Hirono says Republicans want to stop ‘minorities, Black people, Chicanos, Asian-Americans’ from voting
Sen. Mazie Hirono spoke out about the “hundreds” of voter suppression bills passed by Republicans. She accused Republicans of trying to pass voter suppression bills to prevent minorities from voting. "What I’m seeing are voter suppression bills being enacted by state…
· Jiselle Lee
Lucy Koh confirmed to 9th Circuit Court, becomes first Korean American woman to serve on federal appeals court
The U.S. Senate voted 50-45 on Monday to confirm Lucy Koh to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, making her the first Korean American woman to serve on a federal appeals court. A historical vote: The decision came about in spite of Republican objections to a decision she…
· Bryan Ke
Bipartisan U.S. lawmaker group ignore China’s ‘blunt message’ against visiting Taiwan amid rising tensions
Even as tensions between the U.S. and China continue to rise, five lawmakers — including Democrats and one Republican — recently traveled to Taiwan to meet with officials despite objections from Beijing. What happened: The Taiwan trip was headed by House Committee on Veterans’…
· Carl Samson
Gay AAPI lawmaker reportedly removed as committee chair as ‘revenge,’ replaced with straight white male
In an alleged act of “revenge,” California Assemblymember Evan Low, an openly gay Democrat representing Silicon Valley, was removed as chair of a key legislative committee and subsequently replaced by a straight white male colleague. What happened: Assembly Speaker Anthony…
· Jiselle Lee
Poll: Nearly half of Republicans oppose teaching the ‘history of racism’ in schools
Eight-four percent of Republicans do not support teaching “critical race theory” in schools, while just 46% oppose teaching the “history of racism,” according to a new Monmouth University poll. Background: Former President Donald Trump and other Republican senators have publicly…
· Editorial Staff
Trump endorses Rep. Gosar a day after his censure over edited ‘Attack on Titan’ video of him killing AOC
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) a day after the congressman was censured for posting an edited anime video that violently targeted Democratic leaders. What happened: On Nov. 7, Gosar, who has served Arizona’s 4th District since 2013, posted…
· Ryan General
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy establishes commission to address AAPI needs
Recently re-elected New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill that establishes the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission. In recognition of AAPI contribution: Murphy signed Assembly Bill 5737 (A-5737/S-3763) into law on Monday, days after winning his second…