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Biden signs a bill to curb the recent rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, calling hate in the US an "ugly poison"

"Hate can be given no safe harbor in America," Biden said as he sign.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 20th, 2021

House passes bill to counter anti-Asian hate crimes, sending it to Biden"s desk for his signature

"Congress has the Asian American community's back," Rep. Grace Meng, who led the bill, said on Tuesday. US.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 18th, 2021

: ‘The pandemic merely laid bare what went unnoticed before’: Asian-American women report twice as much racism as male counterparts

On Thursday, President Biden signed into a law a bill targeting hate crimes against Asian Americans......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 21st, 2021

Minnesota Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith missed vote on the anti-Asian hate crimes bill while attending Daunte Wright"s funeral

Hundreds of.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2021

These are the 6 Republicans who voted against a bipartisan bill on anti-Asian hate crimes

In a rare bipartisan effort, the vast majority of senators pushed forward an anti-Asian hate crime bill in a 92-6 vote Wednesday. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex. Erin Schaff-Pool/Getty Images The.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 15th, 2021

Mike Huckabee says he"s going to identify as "Chinese" in a tweet as anti-Asian hate crimes rise

"I've decided to "identify" as Chinese. Coke will like me, Delta will agree with my "values" and I'll probably g.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 4th, 2021

Anti-Asian hate-crime bill passes Senate 94-1, with only Republican Sen. Josh Hawley voting against it

In a remarkable show of bipartisanship, the bill passed the Senate 94-1. It addresses the spike in violence against Asian Americans. Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri. Erin Schaff/Pool via REUTERS Only on.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2021

Anti-Asian hate crime bill passes Senate in a 94-1 vote, with only Republican Sen. Josh Hawley voting against it

In a remarkable show of bipartisanship, the bill passed the Senate in a 94-1 vote. It addresses the spike in violence against Asian Americans. Sen. Josh Hawley (.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2021

It can be easy to make a connection between anti-Asian and anti-Black violence - but comparing them only creates more division

Activists should stand in solidarity without comparing Asian hate crimes to anti-Black oppression, says Katie Li, a s.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 11th, 2021

Attorney General Merrick Garland says the Justice Department will review how to tackle anti-Asian violence within 30 days

Hate crimes against Asian-American have surged in the last year, and Garland said he wanted the Justice Department to "recommit" to combating.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 30th, 2021

Men in 2 cities were charged with hate crimes for targeting people for their race as protests against anti-Asian violence ramp up across the country

Prosecutors in San Francisco elevated what were initially misdemeanor charges against a .....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 27th, 2021

A new study has linked the rise in anti-Asian online hate speech with President Donald Trump"s COVID-19 rhetoric

Researchers .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMar 27th, 2021

‘Words matter’: Asian Americans frightened, frustrated by continued hate crimes

Atlanta police say it’s too early to say whether the March 16 shooting rampage, which left six women of Asian descent dead, was a hate crime. But there’s no question that hate is on the rise for many Asian Americans, who are frightened but.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 21st, 2021

Asian Americans are increasingly purchasing guns to defend themselves amid a spike in hate crimes

A spike in anti-Asian hate crimes has fuelled a surge in gun purchases made by American Asians. Rifles displayed in a gun shop in Salem, Oregon. AP More Asian Americans are buy.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 21st, 2021

Asian businesspeople in St. Paul wary, defiant in the midst of national rise in hate crimes

Some of St. Paul's businesspeople of Asian descent are fearful, but defiant as incidents of Asian-targeted violence have climbed nationally since the onset of Covid-19......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 19th, 2021

Misinformation and online extremism contribute to the rise in anti-Asian attacks since the election

Racist attacks during the pandemic, coupled with misinformation and online hate on far-right forums, have fueled anti-Asian discrimination and abuse.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 17th, 2021

"Heartbroken": Democrats condemn hate against Asian Americans after deadly shooting in Atlanta

President Joe Biden last week denounced anti-Asi.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMar 17th, 2021

Biden denounced the attacks on Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, calling them ‘un-American’

Hate crime incidents against Asian Americans surged 150% during the pandemic, a trend which Biden said must stop. President Joe Biden speaks on the anniversary of the start of the.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 12th, 2021

#UsToo! NAGLREP Applauds NAR Introducing Fair Housing Action Plan

We have entered a new decade, but remain in some really interesting times. Despite a recent spike in hate crimes, we have seen a rise in the appreciation for, and understanding of, diverse groups. We hope that this understanding will work towar.....»»

Category: realestateSource: rismediaJan 15th, 2020

Black Lives Matter Activist Charged With Anti-Asian Hate Crime

Black Lives Matter Activist Charged With Anti-Asian Hate Crime.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 17th, 2021

: Asian-American tech leaders rally against wave of hatred: ‘We don’t deserve to live in fear in our own country’

Asian-American executives, business leaders and others have raised more than $20 million to combat the growing instances of anti-Asian hate and violence amid the coronavirus pandemic.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 6th, 2021