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Minneapolis 2026

Feature 2026

‘I was ruined’: How U.S. professors rise above increasing digital threats by Hindu nationalists

Across India and its diaspora, Hindu nationalist groups have doxxed and threatened U.S. based academics online. In the face of transnational repression, these academics remain committed to their mission.

AI 2026

“Panicking in a foreign country”: Some international students turn to AI for help

AI chatbots offer convenient, judgement-free help navigating American medicine, tax forms, therapy and social customs, students said.

affordability 2026

Japanese Americans seek affordability in a country growing wary of foreigners

Japan’s recent influx of tourists and changes in political leadership have created an environment that some say makes it difficult for Japanese Americans to fit in.

AI 2026

No actors, no sets, all AI: The Chinese micro-drama takes over your phone 

Inside the world of Chinese companies and film producers making mini soap operas for Americans.

california 2026

As fear grows among immigrants, California groups lean on cultural ties to build trust

Organizations helping Asian communities adapt their outreach strategies in response to ICE arrests.
Connie Chan (left) and Saikat Chakrabarti (right) at campaign events ahead of San Francisco’s June 2 primary

elections 2026

How a California primary split the Asian American vote

The Democratic primary for Rep. Nancy Pelosi's seat demonstrated the power of the AAPI voting bloc.

aging 2026

San Francisco’s proposed budget cuts threaten Asian American seniors’ community programs

For immigrant seniors in the Excelsior, a community center is their lifeline. The funding is running out.

Access to healthcare 2026

A Mississippi community steps up for Vietnamese language access in healthcare

A persistent language barrier has pushed a network of Vietnamese speakers and volunteers to help their neighbors navigate the healthcare system

comedy 2026

The queer Asian comics building collective joy in Washington, D.C.

Queer Asian comedians take the stage to remind audiences of the solace in laughing the pain away, together.

Agriculture 2026

As matcha sweeps global markets, other parts of Japan’s tea industry are disappearing

Demand for matcha is exploding worldwide, leading tea producers to invest in new fields and factories to feed the craze. But some worry the boom is shrinking the market for other teas and erasing traditional practices.

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