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Politics briefing: 1 in 3 AAPIs report experiencing racism this year
Also this week: Fallout over Fukushima wastewater; Vietnamese American shrimpers; first Asian American MLB Rookie of the Year.
Study: Cardiovascular deaths among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are growing
The series aims to fill a gap in disaggregated data about AAPIs, who have been historically overlooked and/or misrepresented in public opinion polling.
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.
AAPI Data to launch monthly polling series with Associated Press
The series aims to fill a gap in disaggregated data about AAPIs, who have been historically overlooked and/or misrepresented in public opinion polling.
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.
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.
Exclusive: AAPI Victory Alliance, Emerging Voters join forces to drive civic engagement
The new strategic partnership is aimed at building AAPI bargaining and political power at state and local levels ahead of the 2024 elections.
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.
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.
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.