How rumors on WeChat and WhatsApp could swing the AAPI vote
Misinformation is flooding ethnic social media platforms ahead of the November election.
DCCC slams Young Kim in multilingual ads aimed at AAPIs
The 30-second Asian TV spots come as House Democrats amp up outreach ahead of November.
In America’s first Chinatown, hundreds rally against anti-Asian racism
Asian Americans’ fight for visibility comes to San Francisco.
Politics briefing: Trump weighs Thapar for Supreme Court seat
Also this week: Public charge returns; Minhaj boosts Democrats; WeChat ban halted; Census alarms.
A South Asian judge could cement Trump’s influence on the Supreme Court
NAPABA-backed judge Amul Thapar has emerged (again) as a potential contender for the high court.
Politics briefing: Trump gains ground with Asian voters
Also this week: WeChat ban looms; House condemns anti-Asian hate; Harvard vs. DOJ; groups seek census extension.
House condemns anti-Asian hate during pandemic
The legislative chamber voted 243–164 on the resolution intended to serve a message of strong federal support of Asian American communities.
Survey: Many Asian Californians remain undecided on affirmative action, property tax reform
More than 1 in 4 registered Asian American voters are still persuadable on Propositions 16 and 15, AAPI Data says.
Biden leads but party outreach remains abysmal, Asian American Voter Survey shows
The highly-anticipated survey also found that registered Asian American voters continue to trend progressive.
Election briefing: DCCC takes aim at Michelle Steel
Also this week: DCCC takes aim at Steel; activists blast MN GOP chair; AAVS preview; Trump’s SCOTUS picks; Texas $$$.