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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 6h
AAPI health, immigration, and business outcomes could worsen under a new Trump proposal aimed at eliminating “wasteful and harmful spending.”
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Trump claws back nearly $600M from minority-serving programs
The Trump administration is moving to cancel funding that had been appropriated by Congress.
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 6h
The National Archives plans to close its San Bruno facility, home to historical records that researchers and advocates say are critical to AAPI communities. theyappie.com/the-clock-is...
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The clock is ticking on a Bay Area archive of Asian American history
The planned closure of a National Archives facility in California has sparked alarm among Democratic lawmakers, historians, and advocates.
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 6h
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 6h
As Americans grapple with rising costs and a sluggish job market, Republicans have increasingly framed H-1B visas as an affordability and jobs issue. The shift comes alongside a wave of rhetoric targeting Indian and other South Asian Americans. theyappie.com/how-the-gops...
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How the GOP’s push to limit immigration is turning on skilled workers
As the midterm elections loom, the Trump administration and some Republicans are increasingly targeting H-1B visas.
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 6h
The immigration fight is expanding—and H-1B workers, many of them South Asian, are increasingly in the crosshairs. Read more from William Tong: theyappie.com/how-the-gops...
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 14h
A legal challenge that could have consequences for Pacific Islanders’ ability to exercise agency over their homelands reached the U.S. Supreme Court last week, casting a spotlight on the limited ways U.S. territories can make their voices heard.
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Supreme Court case tests how much say Pacific Islanders have over their homelands
A legal challenge to the Air Force's munition detonations on a Guam beach could have far-reaching consequences for residents in U.S. territories.
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to strip citizenship from 40 naturalized Americans, including 12 Asians, who are accused of crimes like acting as an agent for a foreign government and committing voluntary manslaughter. theyappie.com/aapi-nation-...
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AAPI Nation: DOJ’s denaturalization push, Montana’s AAPI boom, and more
Catch up on the biggest headlines shaping AAPI communities this week.
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
A racist post from a Texas Republican nominee has drawn backlash from some of the state’s most prominent GOP leaders and comes as Indian Americans become an increasingly significant voting bloc. theyappie.com/why-do-texas...
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Why do Texas Republicans suddenly care about racism?
The firestorm over comments from a GOP nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission is putting a spotlight on rising anti-South Asian sentiment in the state and beyond.
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The race comes as younger AAPI voters have shifted further left—and could offer a window into how that generational shift is reshaping Democratic politics. theyappie.com/what-one-cal...
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What one California race could say about Democrats’ future among AAPIs
In California’s 7th District, Mai Vang is challenging Doris Matsui, the second most senior Asian American member of the House.
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
A generational fight is taking shape in one of California’s most prominent AAPI congressional districts. The Yappie's William Tong has the latest on the race between Rep. Doris Matsui and Mai Vang in the state's 7th District: theyappie.com/what-one-cal...
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The Trump administration seeking to overhaul how the federal government collects demographic data through the U.S. Census—and potentially dilute AAPI political power as soon as the next count in 2030. theyappie.com/these-census...
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These census proposals could reshape AAPI representation for decades
The Trump administration seeking to overhaul how the federal government collects demographic data through the U.S. Census—and potentially dilute AAPI political power as soon as the next count in 2030.
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
An independent investigation found that ​St. Paul, Minnesota Mayor Kaohly Her violated workplace conduct policies and “created an uncomfortable work environment” for subordinates but did not substantiate claims of sexual harassment. Read more in our weekly roundup: theyappie.com/aapi-nation-...
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AAPI Nation: St. Paul mayor investigated, AI race swapping, and more
Catch up on the biggest headlines shaping AAPI communities this week.
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The planned closure of a National Archives facility in California's Bay Area is sparking alarm among lawmakers, historians, and AAPI advocates. Read more from Hojung Lee: theyappie.com/the-clock-is...
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Nine organizations, including OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates and the NAACP, are seeking to bar the Trump administration from dispatching armed agents to polling places as the midterm elections near. Read more in our weekly roundup: theyappie.com/aapi-nation-...
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AAPI Nation: Advocates sue to ban armed agents at polls
Plus: American Samoan voting charges dropped, South Asian communities on edge, and other AAPI news this week.
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The firestorm over comments from Bo French, the GOP nominee for Texas Railroad Commission, is putting a spotlight on rising anti-South Asian sentiment in the state, where the Indian American population has nearly doubled since 2010. Read more: theyappie.com/why-do-texas...
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A racist post from a Texas Republican nominee targeting South Asian students has drawn backlash from some of the state’s most prominent GOP leaders. Read more from Shawna Chen: theyappie.com/why-do-texas...
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The proposed changes could leave millions of AAPIs out of the numbers used to determine congressional representation, while eliminating the race and ethnicity data communities rely on to document disparities and push for resources. Read more: theyappie.com/these-census...
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
DEEP DIVE: The Trump administration is seeking to overhaul how the U.S. Census counts and categorizes people—and it could reshape AAPI political representation for decades to come. Here's what's at stake: theyappie.com/these-census...
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
From politics to culture, Asian American + Pacific Islander communities are shaping what America looks like next. Here's why we're back in your inbox, and what to expect. theyappie.com/the-yappie-i...
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We took a two-year break. Here's why The Yappie is back in your inbox. – The Yappie
We’re relaunching with revamped newsletters, fresh voices, and sharper coverage of AAPI power and advocacy. And we have a year to see if this experiment works.
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The @stopaapihateaction.org tracker shows AAPIs were detained by ICE for an average of 92 days, 55 days longer than non-AAPIs. Read more: theyappie.com/the-hidden-n...
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Asian immigrant communities are still caught in the expanding reach of Trump’s immigration crackdown—and new data from @stopaapihateaction.org reveals a story that’s easy to miss. Read more from Shawna Chen: theyappie.com/the-hidden-n...
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In early 2027, we hope to expand our investments in original reporting and bring more freelance contributors into the fold. If you’re a journalist interested in paid opportunities, we encourage you to add your name to our freelancer database: theyappie.com/opportunities/
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Our Editor-in-Chief Shawna Chen will helm “AAPI Nation,” our new Friday roundup on the biggest stories shaping our communities. Subscribe at newsletters.theyappie.com.
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We’re thrilled to have William Tong and Hojung Lee join The Yappie team. They’ll co-author “Power Shift,” our weekly newsletter on AAPI power, politics, and influence delivered on Tuesdays. Subscribe at newsletters.theyappie.com.
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
After nearly two years away, we're back to cover the people and power shaping AAPI communities, with fresh voices, revamped newsletters, and a renewed commitment to independent journalism. Here's what's new: theyappie.com/the-yappie-i...
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 07/03/2024
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 07/03/2024
According to a fact sheet first shared with The Yappie, the Biden campaign will also hammer Trump's record on key issues important to AAPI voters and tie him explicitly to "Project 2025," a Heritage Foundation-led playbook for the next GOP presidency. theyappie.com/biden-trump-...
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Exclusive: Biden campaign warns AAPI voters on economic costs of another Trump term
The team aims to convince AAPI voters that Trump’s agenda would “raise costs, jeopardize their Social Security, and rip away their rights.”
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 07/03/2024
With AAPI voters worried about inflation, the Biden campaign previewed new messaging that aims to convince AAPIs that Trump’s economic agenda would “raise costs, jeopardize their Social Security, and rip away their rights.” theyappie.com/biden-trump-...
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Exclusive: Biden campaign warns AAPI voters on economic costs of another Trump term
The team aims to convince AAPI voters that Trump’s agenda would “raise costs, jeopardize their Social Security, and rip away their rights.”
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 07/03/2024
🗳️ YAPPIE EXCLUSIVE — The Biden campaign plans to unveil a strategic effort to emphasize the economic costs to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities that could be realized under a potential second Trump term, The Yappie has learned. theyappie.com/biden-trump-...
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Exclusive: Biden campaign warns AAPI voters on economic costs of another Trump term
The team aims to convince AAPI voters that Trump’s agenda would “raise costs, jeopardize their Social Security, and rip away their rights.”
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The Yappie @theyappie.bsky.social · 11/08/2023
Hello :)
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