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From Broadway roots to actors unions: Jodi Long on the fight for a better Hollywood
The actress traces her path from show business family origins to her role as an advocate for diversity and performers' rights.
Where Iowa’s AAPI voters stand in the lead-up to Election Day
Iowa had largely been written off as a red state, but a late surge in the polls could give Harris an advantage as Democrats seek AAPI votes.
Exclusive: Harris ties past to present in new ad about anti-Asian hate
The ad buy targets Asian American voters in battleground states as both campaigns push to secure their margin of victory.
Where Nevada’s AAPI voters stand in the lead-up to Election Day
Nevada has the highest concentration of AAPIs after California and Hawai'i. These voters could play a vital role this November.
Where Georgia’s AAPI voters stand in the lead-up to Election Day
Biden’s win in Georgia in 2020 was an unexpected feat in part delivered by AAPIs. Both candidates are now looking to recreate that momentum.
Where Florida’s AAPI voters stand in the lead-up to Election Day
While Trump has a comfortable lead in the Sunshine State, Democrats still see it as a viable battleground state and are courting AAPI voters.
Where Wisconsin’s AAPI voters stand in the lead-up to Election Day
The hundreds of thousands of AAPIs who are eligible to vote in the battleground state could make the difference in the presidential election.
Where Michigan’s AAPI voters stand in the lead-up to Election Day
With Republicans and Democrats trading wins in the past two presidential elections, AAPIs in Michigan will play a pivotal role come November.
Where Pennsylvania’s AAPI voters stand in the lead-up to Election Day
AAPI voters in Pennsylvania have grown by 32% since 2012. They're likely to help decide who gets the battleground state's electoral votes.
Where New Hampshire’s AAPI voters stand in the lead-up to Election Day
AAPI voter eligibility in the state grew significantly from 2012 to 2022 by 58.75%, yet voter contact continues to fall short.
Exclusive: New Harris ads warn of “Trump’s Project 2025” impacts on Asian Americans
The ad buy targets Asian American voters in battleground states with attacks on Project 2025’s plans for education and H-1B visas.
How one Hawaiʻi nonprofit cleaned over 70,000 pounds of marine debris in 19 days
A 12-person team cleared run-down fishing nets and gear along nearly 11 miles of shoreline in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
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.
Inside one filmmaker’s push to document the stories of Chinese dissidents
As the Chinese government increasingly targets dissidents abroad, Yi Chen is determined to shed light on their activism for democracy.
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.
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."
New bill could grant citizenship to thousands of U.S. adoptees
The legislation would close a loophole that left thousands of legal adoptees born between 1945 and 1998 without citizenship.
How one Asian American studies professor is changing the game for K-12 students
In his corner of Connecticut, Jason Chang is leading the push to craft a model AAPI curriculum for classrooms across the country.