State lawmakers move to ban Chinese land ownership

Lawmakers in 33 states have introduced 81 bills this year that would prohibit the Chinese government, some China-based businesses and many Chinese citizens from buying agricultural land or property near military bases, according to a Washington Post analysis of data compiled by the Asian Pacific American Justice, an advocacy group.

The pandemic emergency may be over, but anti-Asian hate is not

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in New York is still prosecuting many hate crime cases. As of August 2nd, 2023, there were 131 hate crime cases pending. About a third of them (41), were anti-Asian cases, said Hannah Yu, the hate crimes unit chief.

5 Films to Watch as Alternatives to ‘Oppenheimer’

Oppenheimer’s already complicated legacy has led some viewers to argue over whether or not the experiences of the Japanese people affected by his deadly weapon should have been included. While there is no clear answer to that debate, there are several films out there that do highlight the experiences of Japanese people impacted by the … Read more