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Civil Rights
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Biden directs agencies to counter anti-Asian hate in racial equity push
The president instructed the Justice Department to partner with AAPI communities to prevent future hate incidents.
Vanita Gupta tapped for senior Justice Department post
Gupta currently leads a civil rights coalition that includes many leading AAPI advocacy groups.
Election briefing: It all comes down to this
Also this week: AALDEF exit poll preview; Asian Americans set to make history; key races; what's at stake?
AAPI groups brace for fights after Barrett confirmation
Barrett could weigh in on Supreme Court cases related to voting rights, abortion, health care, and the 2020 Census.
DNC launches ad campaign targeting AAPI voters in battleground states
Democrats say the multilingual digital, print, and radio ads are expected to reach roughly one million AAPIs across the country.
David Kim wants to represent LA’s Koreatown—and defy the odds
The progressive Korean American immigration attorney thinks an upset could be brewing in his California House race.
‘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.
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.
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.