One fact check at a time: Asian Americans wage war on digital misinformation
Falsehoods and disinformation campaigns are flourishing on ethnic media platforms where Asian immigrants connect. Volunteer groups with progressive backing have stepped up to confront them—but not without controversy.
May 4, 2022
Voters oust San Francisco school board members in historic race that galvanized AAPIs
The city’s first Pacific Islander elected leader was one of three officials recalled in Tuesday’s high-stakes special election, which featured a surge in AAPI activism.
February 16, 2022
Politics briefing: Biden's AANHPI advisory commission takes shape
Also this week: Kahele reportedly mulls gubernatorial run; Republicans grill Kato; tracking PAC $$; state AAPI history mandates gain traction.
February 5, 2022
Politics briefing: 'We are not drowning, we are fighting'
Also this week: 2021 election recap; Senate gears up for final vote on Sung; bill honoring Mineta faces hurdles.
November 12, 2021
'Not passive victims': Pacific Islanders take center stage at COP26 climate summit
Despite thin representation due to COVID, Pacific Islanders led demands for accountability both in and outside COP26 halls.
November 12, 2021
Politics briefing: Asian candidates seek to shatter barriers in high-profile races
Also this week: Dems clinch majority in CNMI House; anti-bullying summit; San Francisco's recall fever; Garland pressured on China Initiative.
November 1, 2021
Advocacy groups lean on star power to spotlight anti-AAPI bullying
Activists, community leaders, and celebrities gathered for the first-ever Changemakers Summit as part of an effort to empower AAPI youth.
November 1, 2021
Politics briefing: Senate weighs green card, housing proposals
Also this week: Sung's confirmation delayed; Tanden moves up; White House spotlights gender inequality; NYC hunger strike.
October 26, 2021
Politics briefing: Progressives' midterm warning
Also this week: Climate urgency intensifies; huge House hauls; Patel skips Jan. 6 deposition; Virginia update.
October 18, 2021
GOP gains among AAPI voters could jeopardize Democrats’ control of Congress
Democrats saw Asian American and Pacific Islander support shift to Republicans in 11 battleground states last year, according to a post-election analysis by the progressive group Way to Win.
October 15, 2021