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Politics briefing: Biden to host AAPI advocates on Sikh temple shooting anniversary
Also this week: Congress seeks "China Initiative" probe; LGBTQ+ AAPI elected representation doubles; Jan. 6 tragedy; TAAF slams GOP's COVID origin report.
Advocates unveil reproductive justice demands for AAPI women
Months after the deadly rampage in Atlanta, nearly a dozen groups are calling on lawmakers to bolster support for AAPI women and girls.
Wave of anti-trans legislation draws outcry from AAPI activists
Trans and queer Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are rallying against more than 114 bills targeting trans people and youth nationwide.
Survey: COVID-19 vaccine a source of NHPI hesitation and mistrust
Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have some of the highest COVID death rates in the U.S.
AAPIs saw ‘significant’ coverage gains after Affordable Care Act rollout, HHS says
The agency found that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders made the largest relative gains in health insurance coverage since the law’s implementation.
Pacific Islanders, UN experts urge Japan to halt Fukushima nuclear discharge
Japan plans to dump 1.25 million tons of contaminated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station into the Pacific Ocean.
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.
Poll: Most Asian American adults say hate reports impact mental health
A yearlong spike in anti-Asian violence has forced Asian Americans to grapple with additional mental distress on top of COVID concerns.
UN prods U.S. over military buildup, human rights violations in Guam
The historic move is a win for Guam natives after decades of advocacy.
White House, DOJ roll out new measures to combat anti-Asian violence
After the attacks in Atlanta, the Biden administration is ramping up its efforts to track hate incidents and boosting funding for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.