Mary Yang
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Mary Yang is a staff writer at The Yappie. You can reach her at [email protected]
Politics briefing: Boom in U.S.’s Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander population
Also this week: More Asian American judges are confirmed; robberies in Sacramento; a standing ovation for Roland Abante on AGT.
July 1, 2023
Politics briefing: Asian Americans’ party affiliations ahead of 2024
Also this week: Iam Tongi's historic "American Idol" win; delayed federal support in Guam; NHPIs' alarmingly high cancer mortality rates.
June 6, 2023
Politics briefing: All eyes on Julie Su
Also this week: Federal benefits for COFA migrant workers; the caregiving economy; AAPIs gear up for 2024.
April 26, 2023
Politics briefing: The growing wave of states mandating AAPI studies in school
Also this week: Guam's disputed abortion ban; dismal representation of Asian Americans in journalism; cybercrimes target Pacific Islanders.
April 18, 2023
Politics briefing: Biden moves to expand environmental protections in Pacific atolls
Also this week: When you're a top U.S. official but "too nice"; transgender rights under attack; the wag gap for AANHPI women in 2023.
April 10, 2023
Politics briefing: As Title 42 nears end, Biden weighs migrant family detentions
Also this week: Education access for Pacific Islanders; Nikki Haley's first month; Asian Americans' rightward shift.
March 14, 2023
Politics briefing: Hawai‘i’s underlying racial tensions thrust center stage
Also this week: Asians in Texas fall victim to identify theft; the latest in 76ers' arena proposal; preserving Northern Virginia’s Eden Center.
March 6, 2023
Politics briefing: Asian American Democrats re-up bid for Julie Su as Labor Secretary
Also this week: Khanna named to select committee on CCP; third Pacific Island country signs U.S. deal; Helen Gym leads fundraising in Philly.
February 27, 2023
In Florida, another battle heats up over race and history in schools
The College Board's release of a scaled back African American studies pilot following state criticism is sparking backlash amid a broader push for expanded curricula on race.
February 6, 2023
Politics briefing: Vigils held to honor victims killed in California shootings
Also this week: Where many Asian American New Yorkers are relocating to; Oscars buzz; immigrant drivers sue taxi commission.
February 6, 2023