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Politics briefing: Asian American Democrats re-up bid for Julie Su as Labor Secretary
Also this week: Khanna named to select committee on CCP; third Pacific Island country signs U.S. deal; Helen Gym leads fundraising in Philly.
In Florida, another battle heats up over race and history in schools
The College Board's release of a scaled back African American studies pilot following state criticism is sparking backlash amid a broader push for expanded curricula on race.
Politics briefing: Vigils held to honor victims killed in California shootings
Also this week: Where many Asian American New Yorkers are relocating to; Oscars buzz; immigrant drivers sue taxi commission.
Politics briefing: White House unveils national AAPI strategy
Also this week: Lieu warns against unchecked AI; Harmeet Dhillon loses bid to lead RNC; Tyre Nichols video reignites protests against police brutality.
Politics briefing: Asian Americans reel after gunman kills 11 amid Lunar New Year celebrations
Also this week: Chinatown organizations form coalition to oppose 76ers' arena proposal; exploring the term "Pasifika"; Indiana stabbing sparks alarm, frustration.
Policy preview: Three key issues to watch in 2023—and how AAPIs could be impacted
With the arrival of the new year, we’re highlighting some of the most consequential stories that The Yappie is tracking.
Politics briefing: Who Asian American voters backed in Georgia’s Senate run-off
Also this week: Helen Gym jumps into Philadelphia's mayoral race; hate crimes in LA County surge to highest level in two decades; AAJA releases broadcast snapshot.
Across the nation, a growing number of colleges weigh bans on caste discrimination
Brown University and a handful of other schools in the U.S. are moving to explicitly add caste to their non-discrimination policies.
Politics briefing: Ted Lieu makes history with House leadership win
Also this week: All eyes on Georgia; Kahele under ethics scrutiny; Biden administration announces new actions for Indigenous communities.
Return of Native Hawaiian ancestral lands still blocked by military failures, regulatory disputes
Delays in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' efforts to remove unexploded bombs means hundreds of Native Hawaiians are unable to secure housing on lands that the federal government set aside for them.