Immigration
Politics briefing: Biden’s initiative to counter Islamophobia faces backlash
Also this week: Boycotting the White House's Diwali celebration; funding for Indigenous students in agriculture; investing in Alaskan AAPIs.
November 7, 2023
Politics briefing: Julie Su’s place in the presidential succession
Also this week: Relieving double taxation on Taiwan; inflation is AAPIs' top voter concern; mourning Wadea Al-Fayoume.
October 26, 2023
Politics briefing: Homelessness among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
Also this week: Indian American population growth; recognizing Monterey Park hero Brandon Tsay; a legendary Hawaiian canoe.
October 17, 2023
Politics briefing: COFA states in limbo amid budget stopgap
Also this week: Filipino American History Month; new Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jain Congressional Caucus; “Kim-mentum” in New Jersey.
October 11, 2023
Politics briefing: Harris to head new gun violence prevention office
Also this week: Justice for Jaahnavi Kandula; DACA developments; Rep. Andy Kim takes on Sen. Robert Menendez.
September 26, 2023
Politics briefing: Native Hawaiians renew calls for sovereignty
Also this week: AAPI labor organizers convene in Vegas; California moves to ban caste discrimination; high school Korean American studies.
September 12, 2023
Politics briefing: Repairing the damage on Maui
Also this week: Federal benefits for COFA migrant workers; the caregiving economy; AAPIs gear up for 2024.
September 1, 2023
Politics briefing: Sacramento’s first Blasian March
Also this week: Anti-hate funding in New York; Pacific Islander representation in San Francisco; voter suppression targeting AAPIs.
August 17, 2023
Politics briefing: Boom in U.S.’s Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander population
Also this week: More Asian American judges are confirmed; robberies in Sacramento; a standing ovation for Roland Abante on AGT.
July 1, 2023
After 1965, a varied picture of immigration to the U.S.
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May 31, 2023