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House condemns anti-Asian hate during pandemic
The legislative chamber voted 243–164 on the resolution intended to serve a message of strong federal support of Asian American communities.
Biden leads but party outreach remains abysmal, Asian American Voter Survey shows
The highly-anticipated survey also found that registered Asian American voters continue to trend progressive.
Recap: AAPI activists likely to seize on coronavirus revelations
At least one group is airing ads connecting Trump’s anti-Asian rhetoric to the rising number of COVID-related hate incidents.
Pulse: AAPI voter outreach falls flat… again
A majority of Asian Americans lean towards Biden, would get a coronavirus vaccine, and support protests over racial injustice.
Election briefing: DCCC takes aim at Michelle Steel
Also this week: DCCC takes aim at Steel; activists blast MN GOP chair; AAVS preview; Trump’s SCOTUS picks; Texas $$$.
OCA executive director resigns following controversy over workplace toxicity
An open letter alleges the AAPI-focused civil rights organization maintains a hostile work environment.
Election briefing: Kamala's moment arrives
The California senator is the first Asian American woman to accept a major party’s vice presidential nomination.
DHS taps Tony Pham as new ICE chief
Pham, who came to the U.S. as a refugee from Vietnam in the 1970s, will take over as acting director of the controversial agency.
State Department urges U.S. colleges to sell Chinese stocks
The Trump administration is intensifying its crackdown on Chinese funding and influence in higher education.
DOJ accuses Yale of illegally discriminating against Asian American applicants
Federal investigators say the university’s undergraduate admissions process violated civil rights law.