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The Coronavirus Tears The Masks Off
The Coronavirus Tears The Masks Off
If confrontation is healthy, then there’s an argument that the coronavirus crisis has healing properties for Asian American discourse
Lorem Ipsum
Feb 11, 2020
The Decade in Southeast Asian American Political Resistance
The Decade in Southeast Asian American Political Resistance
A summary of the most impactful Southeast Asian organizations, activists, and artists working for change in America.
J Maraan
Jan 20, 2020
Yang Song and the Long History of Targeting Asian American Sex Work
Yang Song and the Long History of Targeting Asian American Sex Work
Her death sparked a grassroots movement. To understand her story, we have to go back to the beginning of Asian immigration exclusion.
Diana Lu
Jan 11, 2020
The Endless War Within
The Endless War Within
Asian Women, Sexual Violence, and Adoption
JS LEE
Jan 9, 2020
Sinophobia in STEM Research: My Perspective as a Chinese American
Sinophobia in STEM Research: My Perspective as a Chinese American
PhD student AW Meng reflects on how racial profiling of Chinese researchers has informed her identity as a 2nd generation Chinese American
AW Meng
Nov 5, 2019
There Is Only One Hong Kong
There Is Only One Hong Kong
The Hong Kong protests cannot be easily understood, but that does not mean Hong Kong’s youth protesters do not deserve empathy.
Five Alive
Sep 12, 2019
Assessing Andrew Yang’s Freedom Dividend
Assessing Andrew Yang’s Freedom Dividend
A look at the common critiques of Andrew Yang’s UBI plan
Christina Qiu
Aug 8, 2019
‘Always Be My Maybe’: Gentrification and the Asian American Rom-Com
‘Always Be My Maybe’: Gentrification and the Asian American Rom-Com
What Asian American narratives are erased and undervalued by the rom-com genre? Sasha’s success in Always Be My Maybe comes at a cost.
Promise Li
Jul 17, 2019
Poor, Asian, and Invisible
Poor, Asian, and Invisible
Guest writer Wendy Forbes discusses the peculiar bind that being poor and Asian puts one in.
Wendy Forbes
Jul 11, 2019
Being Raised Asian American By The Internet
Being Raised Asian American By The Internet
Growing up, posting in online forums was the only way I could talk about Asian American issues. Can we open up more avenues today?
Chris Jesu Lee
May 15, 2019
Andrew Yang’s Chilling Message to Asian Americans
Andrew Yang’s Chilling Message to Asian Americans
Asian Americans, especially Yellow Asian Americans, must form a genuine political consciousness of our own.
Chris Jesu Lee
Mar 26, 2019
We ‘Robotic’ Asians and the College Admissions Scandal
We ‘Robotic’ Asians and the College Admissions Scandal
Asian American applicants have been told we have bad personalities to make room for people like this?
Chris Jesu Lee
Mar 14, 2019
‘Subtle Asian Traits’ and ‘Subtle Asian Dating’ Are Raising Good Questions
‘Subtle Asian Traits’ and ‘Subtle Asian Dating’ Are Raising Good Questions
Should only Asians be allowed in? How does having white partners affect Asian spaces? Are East Asians too dominant?
Chris Jesu Lee
Dec 27, 2018
The Danger of Asian American Conformity
The Danger of Asian American Conformity
The Asian American desire for harmony at all costs is not only subordination, but also makes confidence impossible.
Five Alive
Dec 18, 2018
Harvard and Edward Blum: Two Defenders of White Plutocracy
Harvard and Edward Blum: Two Defenders of White Plutocracy
Both Harvard and Edward Blum are using Asian Americans as pawns to defend white plutocracy.
J.Y. Lee
Dec 17, 2018
Kavanaugh and the Danger of White Male Upbringing
Kavanaugh and the Danger of White Male Upbringing
Asian men have to stop aspiring to young whiteness
Lorem Ipsum
Oct 1, 2018
Democratic Socialism: A New Progressive Backbone or Performative Electoral Politics?
Democratic Socialism: A New Progressive Backbone or Performative Electoral Politics?
Is a viable alternative to the status quo possible? If so, what does it look like?
Q
Aug 9, 2018
The Problem With Sarah Jeong
The Problem With Sarah Jeong
The NYT backed off of her controversial tweets, leaving Asian Americans to defend them on our own. Are we being used?
Five Alive
Aug 7, 2018
The Yappie Rebellion Must Commence
The Yappie Rebellion Must Commence
Authentic, not appointed, Asian American voices of all genders and classes must fight imposed irrelevance. This is Asian American populism.
Chris Jesu Lee
Aug 5, 2018
The Revolutionary Ali Wong (Who Overthrows Established Asian American Gender Taboos)
The Revolutionary Ali Wong (Who Overthrows Established Asian American Gender Taboos)
Before Ali Wong, I'd never seen a famous young Asian American woman with an Asian man, much less make him a core part of her comedy.
Chris Jesu Lee
May 14, 2018
Does Issa Rae Believe Black Women and Asian Men Can Save Each Other?
Does Issa Rae Believe Black Women and Asian Men Can Save Each Other?
And why did this fiery reaction only happen three years after she wrote it in “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl”?
Chris Jesu Lee
Apr 30, 2018
Weed The People: The Case For Full Legalization
Weed The People: The Case For Full Legalization
Why was weed outlawed in the first place? It comes down to racism, simple as that.
Eliza Romero
Apr 20, 2018
Why Americans Can't See That 'Isle of Dogs' Is About Japanese Politics
Why Americans Can't See That 'Isle of Dogs' Is About Japanese Politics
Wes Anderson's new film is sharp political propaganda, if seen in the right orientation.
Five Alive
Apr 1, 2018
Jordan Peterson: Salvation of the Fragile White Soul
Jordan Peterson: Salvation of the Fragile White Soul
Peterson’s danger lies in his ability to be a reasonable radical, capable of summoning uncertain souls to his side of the battlefield.
Q
Mar 14, 2018
Does Lena Dunham Have Yellow Fever?
Does Lena Dunham Have Yellow Fever?
The rise of female-centered narratives could invert the acceptance of Asian men and women. It could also spark new resentments.
Chris Jesu Lee
Mar 12, 2018
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