Three new legislators will bring the total number of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders elected to Congress to 20, a new high.
THE YEAR IN MUSIC
"This year was long overdue for the Asian-American creative community."
What happens to the hate crimes that aren't counted?
While many expressed alarm over the increase in hate crimes across America, there were also concerns about reporting procedures used to tally the data.
When storm recovery happens without government cash
“I don’t want to live on Saipan if this is always what’s going to happen. I don’t want to work so hard here if my house is going to be destroyed by typhoons.”
Longer waits for noncitizen spouses' green card applications
“With so many announcements of proposed changes to our immigration laws, it’s had a chilling effect."
After Philippine independence, Hispanic influence remains
“You can’t just forget the three-and-a-half century Spanish influence in the Philippines.”
Pardoned political activist eyes return to Cambodia
“To really have democracy and fair elections in Cambodia, if I don’t continue, who will do it if I don’t do it?”
Depression can be hard for Asian Americans, but services can help
Experts said isolation, social pressure, and war trauma can contribute to depression.
