Cindy Xie
12 posts
Cindy Xie is a former staff writer at The Yappie.
Perspectives in conversation: The fall of affirmative action in admissions
The Supreme Court’s decision to end race-conscious admissions has re-opened a window into Asian Americans’ varying opinions on the policy.
July 1, 2023
Politics briefing: Hirono secures $1 billion for Red Hill clean-up
Also this week: FBI hate crimes data released; Murphy bids farewell to Congress; Meng condemns Purdue NW Chancellor.
December 19, 2022
Biden moves to revive White House immigration task force as Title 42 expiration looms
The White House is reviving an Obama-era task force on "New Americans" as part of an attempt to take a more welcoming stance on immigration policy.
December 19, 2022
Politics briefing: Ted Lieu makes history with House leadership win
Also this week: All eyes on Georgia; Kahele under ethics scrutiny; Biden administration announces new actions for Indigenous communities.
December 6, 2022
Return of Native Hawaiian ancestral lands still blocked by military failures, regulatory disputes
Delays in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' efforts to remove unexploded bombs means hundreds of Native Hawaiians are unable to secure housing on lands that the federal government set aside for them.
December 6, 2022
Republican Michelle Steel re-elected in redrawn California district after controversial campaign
The first-term Congress member drew heat in recent weeks for using "red-baiting" tactics to attack Democrat Jay Chen.
November 14, 2022
Election briefing: Incumbents dominate as GOP’s Asian American hopefuls are shut out
Also this week: Democrats’ hold on Asian American voters slips; key House races in California remain undecided; a slew of historic wins.
November 14, 2022
Interior Department to begin formally consulting Native Hawaiians
A draft policy proposed by the agency, which aims to rectify the United States' relationship with the Native Hawaiian community, is now open to public feedback.
October 31, 2022
Politics briefing: Unpacking the White House’s Pacific Island partnership strategy
Also this week: Backlash to Steel's ‘red-baiting’ mailers; DACA in limbo; Chao testifies.
October 18, 2022
Politics briefing: What Pacific Islander leaders want from Washington
Also this week: A new bill tackles deportations of Southeast Asian refugees; $10 million midterm mobilization; watching Lanhee Chen.
September 26, 2022