Cheyenne Cheng
19 posts
Cheyenne Cheng is a former staff writer at The Yappie. You can reach her at [email protected].
Politics briefing: 'Our community is bleeding'
After Atlanta: White House, DOJ ramp up Asian American outreach; House probes anti-Asian violence; Tai sworn in.
March 18, 2021
DHS taps Tony Pham as new ICE chief
Pham, who came to the U.S. as a refugee from Vietnam in the 1970s, will take over as acting director of the controversial agency.
August 25, 2020
Biden taps Kamala Harris as running mate in watershed moment for Asian Americans
The California Senator could become the most powerful AAPI official in American history.
August 11, 2020
Trump deals a fresh blow to Chinese American activists with WeChat order
The messaging app faces a ban from operating in the U.S. if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company.
August 6, 2020
Politics briefing: America’s worsening racial disparities
Also this week: Biden’s endorsement haul; Trump revives census fight; Muslim civil rights; Lieu’s letter; DACA update.
July 27, 2020
With new memo, Trump revives his war on the 2020 census
Trump seeks to bar undocumented immigrants from House apportionment, a move advocacy groups say harms AAPI voters.
July 21, 2020
Politics briefing: AAPI activists eye coronavirus aid talks
Also this week: Caucuses back Biden; DCCC boosts Kulkarni; Gideon rises; CAPA21 drops $30k; Trump’s next move.
July 21, 2020
Politics briefing: GOP struggles to defend ‘kung flu’
Also this week: APIAVote town hall preview; Patel shocks in NY; ACA 5 advances; Trump’s judicial legacy.
June 26, 2020
Live updates: Campaigns attempt to sway voters at APIAVote town hall
The highly-anticipated forum is a rare opportunity for the Biden and Trump campaigns to court thousands of AANHPI voters.
June 26, 2020
California lawmakers vote to restore affirmative action, sending question to voters
The passage of ACA 5 is a stunning and historic victory for progressive AAPI groups.
June 24, 2020