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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

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

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 37 House Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against Israel aid

Despite bipartisan opposition, the Israel aid bill garnered a majority and will be taken up by the Senate in a matter of days. Democratic Reps. Summer Lee, Rashida Tlaib.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 20th, 2024

: ‘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

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

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

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

All 23 Democratic governors signed a letter condemning anti-Asian hate. Two Republicans joined them.

More than 60 Democratic and Republican former officials sig.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMar 26th, 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

: Trump Republicans are ‘putting a target’ on Asian Americans’ backs, writer says

Former top House aide Kurt Bardella and columnist Wajahat Ali address pandemic hate crimes against the Asian American Pacific Islander community.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 9th, 2021

House lawmakers unveil bipartisan anti-robocall bill

Democrats and Republicans aim to outlaw a wider array of robocall practices adopted by fraudsters and legitimate businesses alike while empowering the government to issue tougher penalties against callers who violate the law......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJun 20th, 2019

These 13 House Democrats voted against a resolution to condemn Iran"s attack on Israel

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Republicans were teeing up bills "designed purposefully to increase the likelihood of a deadly regional war." Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, seen here with Rep. Ilhan Omar, suggested a flurry of anti-Iran resolu.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 18th, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis just signed a bill allowing people to sue big tech firms over alleged censorship - and the state to fine companies $250,000

Florida's "Big Tech Bill" is the first law created at the state level in response to what some Republicans believe is anti-Right bias online. Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRo.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 24th, 2021

McConnell said Senate GOP "undecided" on commission to investigate Jan. 6 Capitol siege. 8 Senate Republicans voted against certifying the election after the attack.

The House is set to vote on a bill to establish a commission to probe the Jan. 6 riots - the same day lawmakers voted to certify the 2020 election. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky speaks after a GOP policy lunche.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 18th, 2021

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