Anna Purna Kambhampaty

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Josh Hawley's Book Canceled After Capitol Riot

After Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley played a leading role in the Electoral College challenge at the center of the violent Jan. 6 insurrection of the U.S. Capitol, the publisher of his upcoming book announced...

By Annabel Gutterman January 9, 2021

Asian American and Pacific Islanders’ Turnout Could Shape the Senate

Asian American and Pacific Islander voters are the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group in the nation’s voting-eligible population and politicians on both ends of the political spectrum are waking up to their importance

By Anna Purna Kambhampaty December 24, 2020

6 Ways to Find Joy During This Dreary Winter

Meik Wiking knows how to find joy in the little things. On a recent evening, the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen settles into his favorite chair and pauses to explain why he...

By Anna Purna Kambhampaty December 21, 2020

The 21 Most Anticipated Books of 2021

Reasons to be excited about 2021 abound, and among them is a literary landscape packed with promise. Some of the most celebrated names in the industry will be releasing new work, from Jhumpa Lahiri and...

By Annabel Gutterman December 18, 2020

Civil Rights Leaders Advise Biden and Harris

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris met with the leaders of seven legacy civil rights groups—including the National Urban League, the N.A.A.C.P. and the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights—on Tuesday to...

By Anna Purna Kambhampaty December 9, 2020

Voters React to Kamala Harris' Historic Win

"People are going to take my daughters seriously too."

By Cady Lang November 10, 2020

Hawaii Warily Reopens to Tourism as COVID-19 Continues

After COVID-19 devastated its tourist economy, Hawaii is taking steps toward reopening. Not everyone thinks that's a good idea

By Anna Purna Kambhampaty / Honolulu November 9, 2020

Harris' Historic Firsts as Vice President-Elect

Kamala Harris will be the first Black Vice President, the first Indian American Vice President and the first woman to serve in that office

By Anna Purna Kambhampaty November 7, 2020

A Biden Presidency Could Change U.S.-India Relations

Biden and Harris have both spoken out against India’s human rights violations and Modi’s nationalist leadership

By Anna Purna Kambhampaty November 7, 2020

Why Asian Americans Face Extra Obstacles to Voting by Mail

“If you don’t speak or read Chinese, it might be very difficult for you to recognize a signature in Chinese."

By Anna Purna Kambhampaty October 20, 2020
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