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· Bryan Ke
New report reveals how political rhetoric worsens anti-Asian hate ahead of midterm elections
Advocacy group Stop AAPI Hate has released its new report, titled “The Blame Game: How Political Rhetoric Inflames Anti-Asian Scapegoating,” ahead of the United States midterm elections on Nov. 8. “In every chapter of U.S. history, immigrants and people of color unfairly…
· Carl Samson
Democrats target Orange County’s Asian voters in first paid 2026 election ads
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has reportedly launched its first paid advertising campaign of the 2026 election cycle, targeting Asian American voters across three competitive Southern California House districts. The five-figure ad buy includes print…
· Carl Samson
S. Korea’s opposition wins landslide midterm victory
South Korea’s opposition clinched a decisive victory in the country’s parliamentary elections, dealing a major blow to President Yoon Suk-yeol and his conservative ruling party. Key points:
· Khier Casino
DNC adviser: Lauren Boebert election loss would be ‘gain for OnlyFans’
Democratic Party adviser Kurt Bardella landed in hot water for implying during an MSNBC interview that Rep. Lauren Boebert (R, CO-3) might join OnlyFans should she not be reelected. The South Korean-born DNC adviser spoke with show host Joy Reid about the midterm race between…
· Khier Casino
Asian Americans get big midterm wins but still underrepresented in politics
Shri Thanedar (D) became the first Indian American to represent Michigan, while Aruna Miller (D) became the first Indian American to win the race for lieutenant governor in Maryland. Japanese American Linda Ujifusa (D) and Chinese American Victoria Gu (D) were both elected in…
· Khier Casino
Chinese American chef called a ‘communist’ after landing in top 3 in primary election
An Asian American chef running for city council in Lexington, Kentucky, is speaking out against a campaign against his candidacy, which has called the new politician a “Communist.” Dan Wu, 48, writes in an opinion piece in the Lexington Herald-Leader that two photos of him…
· Bryan Ke
Burmese American journalist Alex Wagner to succeed Rachel Maddow on MSNBC prime time slot
MSNBC President Rashida Jones announced during several interviews with various media outlets on Monday that Burmese American journalist Alex Wagner will succeed Rachel Maddow during MSNBC’s prime-time slot at 9 p.m. for four days a week beginning on Aug. 16. Wagner, 44, will…
· Ryan General
Survey finds most Asian Americans see Trump as a ‘dangerous dictator’
A majority of Asian Americans agree with most Americans in viewing President Donald Trump as a “dangerous dictator” whose power should be limited to protect U.S. democracy, according to a national survey released on April 29 by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). The…
· Carl Samson
Pivotal Orange County House race between Asian candidates heats up
The race between Republican Rep. Michelle Steel and Democratic challenger Derek Tran in California’s 45th Congressional District is tightening as the 2024 midterms approach, reflecting both candidates’ emphasis on Asian American identity. With Steel trailing Tran by 1.5 points…
· Carl Samson
US lawmakers target Beijing in first-ever ‘China Week’
In the House of Representatives’ first-ever “China Week” last week, members passed 28 bills targeting China to address national security concerns and reduce U.S. dependence on Chinese technology. The measures, including the revival of the Trump-era “China Initiative” to combat…
· Carl Samson
Derek Tran to face Michelle Steel for California’s 45th district in November
The predominantly Asian 45th congressional district of California will see Republican incumbent Michelle Steel and Democratic challenger Derek Tran battle it out at the general election in November. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Meta shuts down thousands of accounts linked to Chinese ‘Spamouflage’ campaign
Security researchers at Meta have identified and exposed a four-year-long propaganda campaign that they have linked to the Chinese government. Removing the “Spamouflage” campaign: Meta removed 7,704 Facebook accounts, 954 Facebook pages, 15 Facebook groups and 15 Instagram…
· Ryan General
Voters of color heavily favor Trump over DeSantis for president in 2024, polls suggest
Republican primary voters of color are boosting former President Donald Trump’s very early lead in the 2024 Republican primary race, recent polls suggest. Based on the average of CNN/SSRS and Quinnipiac University poll results released this week, Trump’s apparent appeal to…
· Ryan General
More Asian Americans are voting Republican, says new study
Asian American voters are increasingly shifting towards the Republican Party, a recent study by the New York Times has found. The influential demographic, which has historically leaned heavily toward the left, began leaning towards conservative candidates in the 2020 and 2022…
· Iris Jung
Pentagon preparing for Kevin McCarthy to visit Taiwan against China’s wishes: report
Before you read: House Speaker Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan lasted less than a day but will have long-term impact House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan; China suspends imports and deploys warships to Strait Taiwan conducts air defense drills amid China’s threats against Nancy…
· Ryan General
Aruna Miller becomes first Asian American elected statewide in Maryland
Aruna Miller was sworn in as Maryland’s 10th lieutenant governor on Wednesday, becoming the first immigrant and first Asian American to hold a statewide position. Miller, who emigrated from India at age 7 in 1972, became a U.S. citizen in 2000. The 58-year-old Democrat’s…
· Bryan Ke
Ex-Trump appointee Robert Hur tapped to investigate Biden classified documents
Robert Hur, the former U.S. Attorney appointed by then-President Donald Trump, has been tapped to look into the recent discovery of classified documents found in President Joe Biden’s home and former private office. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Thursday…
· Ryan General
Advocates fear new COVID testing requirements for Chinese travelers will stoke anti-Asian hate
Before you read: China’s lack of transparency on COVID outbreak sparks international concern US announces negative COVID test requirement for travelers from China Asian community advocates have expressed concern about the renewed COVID-19 testing requirement in the U.S. for…
· Bryan Ke
Manpreet Monica Singh becomes the first female Sikh judge in US
The country has its first-ever female Sikh judge. Manpreet Monica Singh was sworn in as a Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4 judge in a packed courtroom on Friday with Judge Ravi Sandill, Texas’ first judge of South Asian descent, conducting the ceremony, ABC13 reported.
· Carl Samson
8 in 10 Asian Americans who oppose affirmative action believe it’s racist, survey reveals
Nearly half (49%) of Asian Americans oppose affirmative action, according to a new survey by higher education resource Intelligent.com. Of these detractors, eight in 10 (81%) said they oppose the policy because they believe it is racist. Other reasons for opposition include…