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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
Trump’s China election data claims draw Beijing denial, stir AAPI fears
President Donald Trump’s accusation that China stole 220 million American voter files to sway the 2020 election drew a sharp denial from Beijing and stirred fresh anxiety among Chinese American leaders, who fear their communities could become political scapegoats ahead of the…
· Carl Samson
Republicans lean into anti-Asian messaging ahead of the midterms
Republican campaigns have leaned on anti-Asian caricature and unproven claims of Chinese election interference ahead of the midterms. The “perpetual foreigner” As we reported earlier this month, Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee was branded the “Empress of DEI” in a 15-second…
· 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
Most Asian, Black and Latina women say government is failing them, new poll finds
Black, Latina and Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women are losing confidence in government institutions even as they remain deeply engaged in the political process, according to a new Ipsos survey released ahead of the 2026 midterms. Nearly seven in 10…
· Carl Samson
Calls for Kristi Noem’s impeachment escalate after Minneapolis shooting
Calls to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have gained momentum following last week’s fatal shooting of Minnesota resident Renee Good by an ICE officer. State of play: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) announced plans Thursday to introduce articles of impeachment charging…
· Carl Samson
Rep. Young Kim condemns socialism as she prepares for GOP primary
Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.) recently condemned socialism with a personal take, echoing President Donald Trump’s “communist” branding of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as she gears up for next year’s primary in a new district. What she’s saying: Her comments came Nov. 21 during the…
· Carl Samson
Mamdani makes history as NYC’s first Muslim, first South Asian mayor
Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s mayoral race Tuesday, defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo By the numbers: The 34-year-old state lawmaker, who maintained his lead in final pre-election polls, captured 1,036,051 votes (50.4%) against Cuomo’s 854,995 (41.6%). Turnout reportedly…
· Carl Samson
For Asian Americans, ‘No Kings’ is about more than partisanship
Asian American leaders emerged as prominent voices in the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations on Saturday, where an estimated seven million protesters gathered across more than 2,600 cities to challenge what they characterized as authoritarian overreach by the Trump…
· Carl Samson
Trump’s approval plunges among Asian Americans: poll
Disapproval of President Donald Trump’s immigration approach has risen sharply among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults, with roughly seven in 10 now expressing negative views, up from 58% in March, according to an AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll released this…
· Carl Samson
Why Trump’s vote-by-mail ban threatens Asian American political power
President Donald Trump’s repeated calls to ban vote-by-mail through executive order have drawn sharp constitutional challenges from civil rights organizations, even as the promised order has yet to materialize. These threats, which followed his meeting with Russian President…
· Carl Samson
Gene Wu defiant against Greg Abbott’s attempt to remove him from Texas House seat
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott filed an emergency petition Tuesday with the state Supreme Court to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), chair of the Texas Democratic Caucus, after he and dozens of other Democrats defiantly left the state to block a Republican redistricting vote. Driving the…
· Carl Samson
Democrats’ historic unfavourability reflects setbacks with Asian American voters
A staggering 63% of voters now hold an unfavorable view of the Democratic Party, according to a new Wall Street Journal poll — the highest share in the publication’s surveys dating back to 1990. Key findings: The latest poll, conducted from July 16-20, shows Democrats trailing…
· Ryan General
Trump’s favorability among Asian Americans plummets
President Donald Trump’s favorability rating among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults has dropped sharply since late 2024, according to a new AAPI Data and AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll. The survey, conducted June 3 to June 11,…
· Carl Samson
Washington’s Shasti Conrad makes history as 1st South Asian American DNC vice chair
Washington State Democratic Party Chair Shasti Conrad secured a historic victory on Friday, becoming the first South Asian American to hold an officer position in the Democratic National Committee’s national leadership. How she did it: Conrad beat Oklahoma DNC member Kalyn Free…