While lung cancer rates are dropping for every group, a California study finds that nonsmoking Asian American women are having their rates steadily grow. One would think that as smoking is receding, so too should its effects on the newer and younger generation. Ultimately, scientists are baffled with this result. Thus, there is a call for more research to be introduced.
In April 2024, Wisconsin passed a bill by Governor Tony Evers that will have K-12 public schools teach Asian American and Hmong history as a part of their required curriculum. Since Illinois set this precedent in 2021, 20 other states have mandated the teaching of AAPI history, according to The Asian American Foundation, with Wisconsin being the 21st. This is huge for the APIDA community as it allows for more representation and compassion within the United States.
As the 2024 presidential elections approaches, there has been no shortage of political strife and commentary. Ted Lieu, the congressional representative of UCLA and California’s 36th District, has not been afraid to voice his opinion.
Pacific Ties stands in solidarity with the Palestine Solidarity Encampment (PSE) and encampments at other universities. We condemn the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
With election season coming up, the Asian American community’s votes are important now more than ever as the amount of APIDA voters increases every year. A strategy that targets the Asian American community served to be quite beneficial as it pushed Democrat Tom Suozzi into winning New York’s 3rd Congressional District race.