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OCA executive director resigns following controversy over workplace toxicity
An open letter alleges the AAPI-focused civil rights organization maintains a hostile work environment.
August 28, 2020
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.
August 19, 2020
DOJ accuses Yale of illegally discriminating against Asian American applicants
Federal investigators say the university’s undergraduate admissions process violated civil rights law.
August 13, 2020
Trump deals a fresh blow to Chinese American activists with WeChat order
The messaging app faces a ban from operating in the U.S. if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company.
August 6, 2020
Trump administration backs down on visa rule for international students
U.S. announces reversal at hearing in Harvard and MIT’s lawsuit against ICE and DHS.
July 14, 2020
Live updates: Campaigns attempt to sway voters at APIAVote town hall
The highly-anticipated forum is a rare opportunity for the Biden and Trump campaigns to court thousands of AANHPI voters.
June 26, 2020
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.
June 24, 2020
Politics briefing: A prolonged economic nightmare
Also this week: Coronavirus hate reports top 2,000; Hmong officer charged; 2020 update; China tensions soar.
June 5, 2020
Politics briefing: Andrew Yang’s next move
Also this week: Warren proposes data equity task force; #AAPI2020 town hall; new deportation fears; budget day.
February 13, 2020