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· Carl Samson
New York Democrats cite residency issues in push to block Asian Republican elected to state assembly
Lester Chang, a Republican elected to represent District 49 in New York’s State Assembly, is facing contention over alleged residency issues. The Chinese American candidate defeated Democratic incumbent Peter Abbate, who held the office for the last 36 years. Reports say Chang…
· Bryan Ke
Tulsi Gabbard says Democrats push ‘cowardly wokeness,’ ‘anti-white racism’ after leaving party
Tulsi Gabbard announced in her first podcast episode of “The Tulsi Gabbard Show” on Tuesday that she is leaving the Democratic Party after 20 years. “I can no longer remain in today’s Democratic Party,” Gabbard says in her video. “It’s now under the complete control of an…
· 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…
· Ryan General
Meng, Hirono and Chu lead effort to stop GOP’s attempt to revive Trump-era China Initiative
A group of Democratic lawmakers are vehemently opposing House Republicans’ push to reinstate a controversial Trump-era program accused of sparking racial profiling and discrimination against Asian Americans. About the controversial program: The China Initiative, launched in 2018…
· Michelle De Pacina
7 in 10 AAPIs believe US is headed in the wrong direction: poll
A new poll reveals that approximately seven in 10 Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the United States believe the country is headed in the wrong direction. Democrats vs. Republicans: In the poll conducted by AAPI Data and the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs…
· Michelle De Pacina
Bay Area may see its first LGBTQ+ Capitol Hill rep in Evan Low
U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo’s (D-CA) decision to retire has prompted Democrat Assemblymember Evan Low to vie for her Silicon Valley congressional seat, creating an opportunity for the Bay Area to see its first LGBTQ+ person in Capitol Hill. Announcing his bid: Low, 40, filed his…
· Ryan General
Consumer attorney Derek Tran announces bid for California seat held by Michelle Steel
“My parents were Vietnamese refugees who worked hard and sacrificed so that I could realize the American dream,” says Derek Tran
· Carl Samson
Nikki Haley beats Joe Biden by 19 points among independents: poll
A new poll finds Nikki Haley is the best Republican candidate to beat Joe Biden for the White House, especially among independent voters. Poll result: Haley, 51, led the sitting president by two points (40% to 38%) in the latest poll by J.L. Partners for the Daily Mail, which…
· Bryan Ke
Oklahoma superintendent claims to US House panel that CCP is influencing public schools
A U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee meeting on Tuesday spiraled into a debate about racism after Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters claimed that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has influenced Oklahoma public schools through its Confucius Classrooms. Key…
· Ryan General
1 in 5 Asian Americans hide cultural heritage to avoid embarrassment, survey finds
he respondents attributed concealing heritage to a variety of factors, with embarrassment and fear of being misunderstood cited as common explanations
· Carl Samson
Nikki Haley is only GOP presidential candidate to decisively beat Joe Biden in new poll
Former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley emerged as the only Republican presidential candidate who can decisively beat Joe Biden in 2024, a new poll shows. Results: Haley, 51, struck a commanding 49% against Biden’s 43%, according to the CNN/SSRS poll…
· Carl Samson
Nikki Haley is most feared candidate by Biden campaign: report
Among Republican presidential candidates, former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina governor Nikki Haley strikes the most fear unto Joe Biden’s campaign team, according to an insider. Driving the news: Haley, 51, is the only woman and one of three Indian Americans in the GOP’s…
· Michelle De Pacina
Dallas and Boston rated safest large US cities in new poll
Dallas and Boston have been rated by Americans as the safest out of 16 large U.S. cities, according to a new Gallup poll. The poll results: In the newly published poll from Gallup, the cities included in the study were Dallas, Boston, Seattle, Las Vegas, Miami, Minneapolis,…