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Climate Change
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Maui wildfires reignite concern over climate change’s outsized impacts on Native Hawaiians
The wildfires have killed over 100 people and destroyed countless cultural landmarks in Lāhainā—the former capital of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i.
Pacific Islanders hail COP27 loss and damage fund as breakthrough
The landmark agreement is the result of a Pacific-led fight for accountability and climate finance that began over 30 years ago.
Advocacy groups pressure Biden to bolster Tonga aid, climate efforts
Tongan advocates say the White House should deploy more U.S. resources to assist with relief and recovery efforts after January's volcanic eruption triggered a devastating tsunami.
Politics briefing: 'We are not drowning, we are fighting'
Also this week: 2021 election recap; Senate gears up for final vote on Sung; bill honoring Mineta faces hurdles.
'Not passive victims': Pacific Islanders take center stage at COP26 climate summit
Despite thin representation due to COVID, Pacific Islanders led demands for accountability both in and outside COP26 halls.
Frustrated lawmakers grill officials on China Initiative, stalled COFA talks
The U.S.'s refusal to monitor and clean up a dome filled with radioactive waste on the Marshall Islands threatens to derail negotiations over a critical security pact.
Politics briefing: Progressives' midterm warning
Also this week: Climate urgency intensifies; huge House hauls; Patel skips Jan. 6 deposition; Virginia update.
Politics briefing: What AAPI lawmakers want from their White House visit
Also this week: Senate debates hate crimes bill; Biden taps Erika Moritsugu for liaison role; Gupta update.
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.
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.