‘Cool Asians doing cool shit’: Inside (RUN)’s mission to build cultural scaffolding
The nonprofit’s newest campaign hones in on young AAPI voters ahead of November’s election—with big names attached.
Politics briefing: AAPI activists eye coronavirus aid talks
Also this week: Caucuses back Biden; DCCC boosts Kulkarni; Gideon rises; CAPA21 drops $30k; Trump’s next move.
DCCC rolls out first-ever Hindi and Chinese language video ads in Texas
The ads in the TX-22 come as Democrats ramp up plans to aggressively court AAPI voters.
Politics briefing: GOP struggles to defend ‘kung flu’
Also this week: APIAVote town hall preview; Patel shocks in NY; ACA 5 advances; Trump’s judicial legacy.
California lawmakers vote to restore affirmative action, sending question to voters
The passage of ACA 5 is a stunning and historic victory for progressive AAPI groups.
Politics briefing: A prolonged economic nightmare
Also this week: Coronavirus hate reports top 2,000; Hmong officer charged; 2020 update; China tensions soar.
Politics briefing: Andrew Yang’s next move
Also this week: Warren proposes data equity task force; #AAPI2020 town hall; new deportation fears; budget day.
Election briefing: Bloomberg taps APIAVote field director
Also this week: Warren scores 150+ AAPI endorsements; DCCC zeroes in on Orange County; the Kamala question.
Politics briefing: AAPI activists alarmed over CBP stops
Also this week: Warren’s AAPI engagement goes local; Booker bows out; public charge at SCOTUS; DCCC focus groups.
Politics briefing: Anti-CAA protests spread in the U.S.
Also this week: 2020 tracker; new White House commission members; Trump signs AANAPISI funding bill; Mauna Kea update.