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· Jane Nam
Democrats losing AAPI voters in critical swing states over cost of living, economy: new poll
A new poll reveals that Democrats are losing the support of Asian American and Pacific Islander voters in swing states, which is predicted to have a large impact on the Congressional and general elections. In a poll commissioned by Civiqs for AAPI civic engagement organization…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
Minnesota GOP lawmaker compares Democratic support for abortion to ‘Chinese genocide bill’
Rep. Tom Emmer (R, MN-6) slammed Democrats who voted to support reproductive rights. During an interview with Fox News on Sunday, host Mike Emmanuel mentioned that some Republicans running for office in November decided to remove references to abortion from their campaign…
· Carl Samson
California lawmakers reject bill that aims to stop prison-to-ICE transfers
VISION Act (AB 937) fell three votes short of the 21 it needed to pass in the California Senate on Wednesday. Introduced by Assemblymember Wendy Carillo last year, the legislation aims to bar state prisons from transferring inmates to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
· Carl Samson
Mysterious billboards in SF and LA warn Californians: ‘Don’t move to Texas’
A mysterious billboard spotted in Los Angeles and San Francisco this week referenced the Uvalde school shooting to warn Californians against moving to Texas. Texas has seen a huge influx of Californian migrants in recent years due to its lower cost of living and greater business…
· Chandler Treon
Education Secretary Cardona: student loan relief and Inflation Reduction Act ‘really cancels itself out,’ naysayers are ‘un-American’ [interview]
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona spoke with NextShark on Thursday to discuss student loan relief, inflation and the future of higher education. President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday a historic three-part plan to cancel up to $20,000 of student loan debt for people…
· Ryan General
Donald Trump lashes out at his ‘crazy’ former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao
Former U.S. President Donald Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social to call his former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao “crazy” and accuse her and her family of working to “get rich on China.” Trump also criticized Chao’s husband, Senate Minority Leader Mitch…
· Carl Samson
Meme placing Florida Asian American judge between Mao Zedong and Xi Jinping sparks outrage
A meme that sandwiched an image of Florida Asian American Circuit Judge Vincent Chiu between photos of Mao Zedong and Xi Jinping has been slammed as racist by community members. The meme was created by Xavier Villacis, a former campaign consultant for Aldo Bartolone, who is…
· Jane Nam
Survey: Asian American approval of Biden plummets despite White House efforts
President Biden’s approval rating among Asian Americans have witnessed a major drop, plummeting from 72% to 44% in the past year. In a poll conducted from June 27 to July 4 by the Pew Research Center, U.S. adults were asked whether they approve or disapprove of the President’s…
· Ryan General
Congress passes bipartisan $280 billion bill aimed at challenging China’s dominance in chip manufacturing
Both chambers of the United States Congress have passed the “Chips and Science Bill,” a $280 billion measure which aims to boost the country’s technological competitiveness against China. The measure would provide $52 billion of subsidies and grants for the domestic chip…
· Ryan General
Asian American voters remain largely ignored by political parties, according to new survey
APIA Vote, AAPI Data and Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Asian American Justice Center released a new poll that highlights how Asian Americans continue to be ignored by political parties despite being strongly committed to participating in the 2022 election. The poll, for…
· 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,…
· Jane Nam
Former House speaker cites VP Kamala Harris’ ‘really weird’ laugh as reason she can’t be president
Republican politician Newt Gingrich said Vice President Kamala Harris has no shot at the presidency in 2024 because of her “really weird laugh.” The former Republican presidential candidate and House speaker appeared on “Fox & Friends” Monday morning to promote his newest book…
· Jane Nam
SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade: AAPI Democratic lawmakers speak out on ruling; Republicans silent
Asian American Democratic lawmakers condemned the Supreme Court’s official overturning of Roe v. Wade on Friday, noting that now is the time for action. With the ruling, access to abortions is no longer guaranteed on a federal level, giving states the right by default to dictate…