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· Carl Samson
Asian Democrats form multi-million-dollar super PAC to engage and win over AAPI voters
AAPI Democrats have formed Justice Unites Us, a super PAC (Political Action Committee) set to engage “AAPI voters and community leaders in order to increase turnout and drive up support for endorsed candidates.” Super PACs are “committees that may receive unlimited contributions…
· Carl Samson
Elon Musk pledges to vote Republican, says Democrats have become party of ‘division and hate’
Elon Musk, currently the richest person on Earth, has officially declared his support for the Republican Party. The prospective Twitter owner explained that his decision arose from a discontent with Democrats, which he now considers “the party of division and hate.” Speculations…
· 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…
· Ryan General
Vietnamese American Bee Nguyen wins Democratic nomination for Georgia secretary of state
Georgia state Rep. Bee Nguyen (D, GA-89) defeated former state Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler (D, GA-91) in the primary runoff on Tuesday to become the official Democratic nominee for secretary of state in Georgia. Nguyen is set to face Republican incumbent Secretary of State Brad…
· Jane Nam
Rep. Ted Lieu recites ‘what Jesus said about homosexuality’ in viral House Floor speech
Rep. Ted Lieu (D, CA-33) made headlines on Wednesday for standing in silence after claiming he would share what Jesus had to say about homosexuality. In a short speech on the House Floor, Lieu criticized the GOP for bills that Democrats have condemned as targeting LGBTQ+…
· Jane Nam
Asian American voters help oust San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin in recall election
San Francisco voters successfully ousted District Attorney Chesa Boudin from office last night in a recall election with 60 percent of the vote in favor. Boudin implemented some of the most progressive measures nationwide regarding criminal justice, including the elimination of…
· Jane Nam
San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin may be ousted after tonight’s recall election by his own party
The recall election for San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin comes to an official close today, and it appears he will most likely be ousted by the city’s voters. Since taking office in January 2020, the former lawyer has been criticized for being too soft on crime,…
· Bryan Ke
Elon Musk says recession is ‘a good thing,’ billionaires make people ‘happy’
Elon Musk said in a series of tweets last week that it is “morally wrong and dumb” to use the word “billionaire” as a pejorative. The claims came after Musk, 50, opened a poll on Twitter on Friday to ask his 95.7 million followers who they trust less: politicians or…
· Ryan General
Mary Yu, WA Supreme Court’s first Asian justice, throws first pitch at Seattle Mariners game
Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu threw out the first pitch of the Seattle Mariners baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. During the ceremonial pitch, Yu wore a Seattle Mariners shirt emblazoned with the name “Ichiro,” after the legendary Japanese…
· Ryan General
Majority of Republicans believe immigrants ‘hurt the country and make it a worse place to live,’ says poll
The majority of Republicans believe immigrants are hurting the country, according to a new survey conducted by Fox News. The poll asked participants: “In general, do you think immigrants who come to the United States today help the country and make it a better place to live or…
· Jane Nam
‘How dare they’: VP Harris gives fiery speech on Republican push to overturn abortion rights
At a gala hosted by Emily’s List, a pro-choice political action committee, on Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke out against the Supreme Court’s leaked draft in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade, calling it a “direct assault on freedom.” Harris addressed attendees…
· Carl Samson
Wisconsin Democratic lawmaker sparks fury for calling women ‘birthing bodies’ in defense of abortion
A Democratic legislator in Wisconsin has drawn backlash on Twitter after referring to women as “birthing bodies” while defending abortion. Rep. Francesca Hong, who serves the 76th Assembly District, was among many to comment on the recent leak of a Supreme Court draft expected…
· Jane Nam
Thailand’s #MeToo: Top politicians resign over the country’s biggest sexual assault scandal to date
In what some are calling the country’s first #MeToo movement, more than a dozen women have come forward with sexual assault allegations against popular Thai politician Prinn Panitchpakdi. Prinn, 44, immediately resigned from his post as deputy leader of Thailand’s Democrat Party…
· Daniel Anderson
GOP accuses Democratic house candidate Jay Chen of ‘mocking’ Korean American Rep. Michelle Steel’s accent
California Democratic candidate Jay Chen is being criticized for comments he made about Korean American Congresswoman Michelle Steel’s (R, CA-45) accent. A clip circulating online shows Chen at a meet-and-greet last week in Fullerton, saying, "Yeah, so she just had another town…
· Carl Samson
Advocates call for $64.5MM state budget for AAPI after brutal Yonkers attack on elderly Filipino woman
Local leaders, advocates and supporters gathered at Yonkers City Hall on Tuesday to denounce last Friday’s attack against an elderly Filipino woman. The victim, 67, was punched in the head and face more than 125 times, stomped on seven times and spat on by a man who called her…
· Jane Nam
US Senate passes bill banning maps depicting Taiwan as a part of China
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed a $1.5 trillion spending bill proposed by the House of Representatives. The nearly 3,000-page bill included $13.6 billion in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. An amendment to the bill was introduced by Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.), who…