Shawna Chen
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Shawna Chen is The Yappie's Editor-in-Chief. You can reach her at [email protected].
AAPI Nation: St. Paul mayor investigated, AI race swapping, and more
Catch up on the biggest headlines shaping AAPI communities this week.
October 2, 2026
AAPI Nation: Advocates sue to ban armed agents at polls
Plus: American Samoan voting charges dropped, South Asian communities on edge, and other AAPI news this week.
September 25, 2026
The hidden numbers in Trump’s immigration crackdown
New data from Stop AAPI Hate reveals the scale of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and its impacts on Asians.
September 23, 2026
Why do Texas Republicans suddenly care about racism?
The firestorm over comments from a GOP nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission is putting a spotlight on rising anti-South Asian sentiment in the state and beyond.
September 23, 2026
These census proposals could reshape AAPI representation for decades
The Trump administration seeking to overhaul how the federal government collects demographic data through the U.S. Census—and potentially dilute AAPI political power as soon as the next count in 2030.
September 23, 2026
A note from our Editor-in-Chief
We took a two-year break. Here's why we're back in your inbox.
September 21, 2026
Politics briefing: Minnesota’s first cohort of Hmong language teachers
Also this week: Anti-South Asian hate crime conviction; live-action "Moana" announces its lead actress; first Asian American cancer study.
July 9, 2024
Politics briefing: Pacific Island infrastructure, new citizenship pathway
Also this week: Medical debt relief; $50 million Biden campaign ad blitz; fair labor standards for domestic workers.
June 20, 2024
Politics briefing: AAPIs back K-12 teaching of race-related topics
Also this week: Trusted NHPI community health workers; Philadelphia Chinatown Stitch project; "Asian all year round."
June 13, 2024
Politics briefing: OPM head departs, Guam’s Democratic primary
Also this week: South Asians for Biden relaunches; Red Hill failures laid bare in court; controversial surveillance program reauthorized.
May 1, 2024