Sonia Prasad
22 posts
Sonia F. Prasad is a staff writer at The Yappie. You can reach her at [email protected].
Politics briefing: Julie Su’s place in the presidential succession
Also this week: Relieving double taxation on Taiwan; inflation is AAPIs' top voter concern; mourning Wadea Al-Fayoume.
October 26, 2023
Politics briefing: COFA states in limbo amid budget stopgap
Also this week: Filipino American History Month; new Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jain Congressional Caucus; “Kim-mentum” in New Jersey.
October 11, 2023
Politics briefing: Harris to head new gun violence prevention office
Also this week: Justice for Jaahnavi Kandula; DACA developments; Rep. Andy Kim takes on Sen. Robert Menendez.
September 26, 2023
Politics briefing: Repairing the damage on Maui
Also this week: Federal benefits for COFA migrant workers; the caregiving economy; AAPIs gear up for 2024.
September 1, 2023
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
How Native Hawaiians are fighting back against their language’s near-extinction
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May 31, 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: 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: 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
As Asian Americans grieve, White House revives push for assault weapons ban
The Biden administration's effort is unlikely to see success due to gridlock in Congress, which previously stymied similar measures.
January 30, 2023