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October 29, 2026
How anti-immigration disinformation is deepening divisions across Asian American communities

Fear-based narratives are spreading through Chinese, Indian, Filipino, and Vietnamese media ecosystems. This report makes the case for greater investment in trusted sources.

October 21, 2026
Take Action: Tell the U.S. Census to count AAPI communities!

Trump is trying to erase people of color and immigrants from the 2030 Census — and we need your help to stop him. If his proposed Census changes go through, they will dilute Asian American and Pacific Islander political power…

September 29, 2026
September Newsletter: Celebrating Vietnamese, ethnic studies, & don’t forget to VOTE!

Between challenges to ethnic studies and a battle over tech’s influence in District 10, now is the time to ask for the San Francisco we deserve.

September 16, 2026
Raise your voice for better buses!

Our city needs a welcoming transit system to thrive. That is why, in a first of its kind project, Chinese for Affirmative Action and the Coalition for Community Safety and Justice organized community members to audit safety conditions on Muni.…

September 9, 2026
How a Retired Chinese American Lives a Stress-Free Life in the East Bay on $15,000 a Year

*At the interviewee’s request, this article uses the pseudonym “Thomas Xiao.” In 2022, when the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OHSA) came under media scrutiny due to a shortage of multilingual inspectors, Thomas Xiao was interviewed by KQED through…

September 4, 2026
2026 Guía del Votante Para Calidad de Vida de CAA

English / 中文 Lo que está en juego: Cada vez más resulta imposible para las familias de clase trabajadora e inmigrantes sobrevivir en San Francisco porque todo —el alquiler, la atención médica y los alimentos— es demasiado caro. Mientras que…

September 4, 2026
How Immigrant Parent Demand for Multilingual Education is Shaping the Race for the San Francisco Board of Education

With three open seats for the Nov ballot, voters evaluate SFUSD candidates amid structural changes.

September 1, 2026
2026 CAA Voter Guide for Livability

Español / 中文 What’s at stake this year? It’s increasingly impossible for working class and immigrant families to survive in San Francisco because everything – rent, health care, and groceries – is too expensive. While families are living paycheck to…

August 21, 2026
Sign ✍️ Letter of Support for Ethnic Studies from Asian American Leaders and Educators

We invite everyone in the Asian American community to stand up to these ongoing attacks on public education.

August 14, 2026
The Rising Cost of Citizenship 📈 We Need Your Help!

We need your help. The Trump administration is about to block access to the American dream for so many immigrant families.

August 12, 2026
Say NO to naturalization fee hikes. Submit public comment by 8/24/26!

Did you know that the Trump administration is proposing to make it harder to become a U.S. citizen through raising the application cost and getting rid of the fee waiver option?  On June 23, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security…

July 31, 2026
Summer Newsletter: Here’s what’s giving us hope before the November elections

There’s a lot to mourn, but we remember our long history of activism and progress as we fight for our neighbors, our families, and our civil rights.

June 9, 2026
Celebration of Justice 57 – thanks for your support!

Chinese for Affirmative Action’s 57th Anniversary Celebration of Justice gala was an incredible success.