Dear readers,2020 will be remembered as the year of the awakened Asian American voice. Between enduring healthcare disparities, rising hate crimes, and economic devastation, our communities faced unprecedented challenges. But we also made history—Asian American and Pacific Islander voters turned out in record numbers, while hundreds of AAPI candidates ran for office up and down the ballot.When we launched The Yappie in 2019, we wanted to provide a digestible summary on the policy news and activism affecting AAPIs. But we never anticipated how fast things would change—and the need for smart, informed coverage of our communities has never been more crucial.The Yappie is the only nonpartisan publication dedicated to Asian American power, politics, and influence. We are entirely volunteer-run and would not be here without your generous support. This Giving Tuesday, we ask that you join us in our mission to inform and empower AAPI communities.
Your contributions have already allowed us to go further than we originally envisioned. This year, we...
Launched a standalone site and tracked AAPI outreach efforts from every major presidential campaign
Kicked off our new interview series featuring rising AAPI candidates, lawmakers, and newsmakers
Produced a podcast episode on WeChat and WhatsApp misinformation with our friends at Fresh Off The Vote
Your donations also made our in-depth profiles, subscriber-only alerts, and stories like these possible:
We are grateful for your continued readership and support. Together, we can ensure that the Asian American voice is heard. You can make a donation here.
Stay well.
— The Yappie Team
