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· 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…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
16 Republicans oppose House bill on educating the public on Japanese American incarceration during WWII
Sixteen House Republicans voted against a bill that seeks to educate the public on the history of Japanese Americans in World War II, including their incarceration experience. The legislation, which passed with 406 yeas, will direct the Secretary of the Interior to create a…
· Carl Samson
House Republicans express outrage over US purchase of ‘made in China’ KN95 masks to fulfill mask mandate
House representatives have been mandated to wear N95 or KN95 masks in Capitol buildings earlier this month. Members recently received KN95 masks that had “Made in China” printed on them. House Republicans, who blame the Chinese government for its handling of COVID-19, criticized…
· 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
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…
· Khier Casino
Republicans redraw Texas congressional districts to cut voting power of growing Asian, Latino population
After census figures revealed growth in population among communities of color in Texas, Republican lawmakers are working to graft Hispanic and Asian communities into districts in which white residents make up the majority of eligible voters. Redrawing political boundaries: Texas…
· Ryan General
Chuck Schumer, Mazie Hirono Urge Republicans Not to Block Bill Fighting Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he will be needing bipartisan support when he brings a bill against anti-Asian hate crimes to the senate floor this week. Schumer has since urged Republican senators not to block the bill that would need at least 60 votes before…
· Bryan Ke
Asian American Celebrities Call Out Republicans for Voting Against Bill Condemning Anti-Asian Hate
Several Asian American celebrities and personalities have called out the 164 Republicans who voted against legislation that condemned anti-Asian hate crimes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Voicing out: Celebrities and online personalities, including Hollywood actor Daniel Dae Kim,…
· Jin Hyun
Texas Has So Many Asian American Voters That Republicans Are Losing Power
Once upon a time, the GOP had a strong hold on the state of Texas. For 30 years, this is where the Republicans were able to rely on a stable supply of Conservative voters. More recently, however, the Texas demographic has been changing, and with it, the state’s political…
· Carl Samson
Nearly 50% of White Republicans Get Uncomfortable When Hearing People Speak Foreign Languages
A considerable fraction of White Americans are bothered by people speaking foreign languages, a new survey from the Pew Research Center shows. According to the survey, nearly half of White Republicans, or 47%, say that it bothers them “some” or “a lot” to “hear people speak a…
· Max Chang
Wisconsin Republicans are Trying to Take Weekends Away From Workers
Scott Walker, a Republican politician and current governor of Wisconsin, is spearheading a sneaky budget move in his state that will effectively strip workers of their right to a “living wage” and even their weekends. As Wisconsin state legislators, who already missed their July…
· Jane Nam
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan; China suspends imports and deploys warships to Strait
Despite strong threats of retaliation from China over recent months, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) finally landed in Taiwan on Tuesday, declaring America’s “unwavering commitment” to democracy. Her arrival in Taiwan makes her the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit…
· Ryan General
GOP Senate candidate targeted with political ad full of racist Asian stereotypes by Peter Thiel-funded PAC
Republican senatorial candidate Jim Lamon was targeted with a political ad that contained elements considered racist against Asians. The clip made several allegations against Lamon, including his company’s ties to suppliers from China, his hand in building nuclear power plants…
· Jane Nam
SCOTUS ruling that gives right to carry gun in public condemned by Asian American lawmakers
Democratic Asian lawmakers responded to the Supreme Court’s historic ruling on Thursday that the Constitution grants U.S. citizens the right to carry a gun outside the home. In a 6-3 ruling, the court decided that the right to “keep and bear arms” was not limited to keeping guns…
· 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
Asian American lawmakers respond to the elementary school mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas
In response to yesterday’s Uvalde, Texas, elementary school mass shooting that left 21 dead, Asian lawmakers echoed many of the same sentiments as the colleagues of their respective parties. Several notable Democratic members of Congress took to Twitter to blame the Republican…
· Jane Nam
Vietnamese refugee who vows to ‘fight the woke agenda’ wins VA GOP nom despite raising less money
Vietnamese refugee and retired U.S. Navy captain Hung Cao won the GOP primary on Saturday and will go on to battle Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton for Northern Virginia’s 10th District. In an impressive roster of 11 candidates, political newcomer Cao came out on top, reportedly…
· 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…