The pandemic has been a trying time for all New American and BIPOC communities, but Asian American and Pacific Islanders in particular have faced not only the threat of the pandemic, but also the rising threat of hate and violence. This has led to instances like what we’re seeing in New York City: “About 70% of Asian Americans opted out of in-person learning, the most among all racial groups … Parents are scared not just of the bullying in school but also of the harassment other adults could direct at their families on the way to school.” New Americans and BIPOC folx must continue to speak up—especially those in elected office—to stop this hate once and for all.

Just a few weeks ago, Georgia State Senators introduced nine voter suppression bills. These bills would have wide-ranging consequences that make it harder for #PeopleLikeUs to vote, including eliminating no-excuse absentee voting, revoking automatic registration, preventing volunteer groups from registering people to vote by mail, and taking away ballot drop boxes, just to name a few of the many impacts. If passed, this legislation would overwhelmingly hurt New American and BIPOC communities; taking away our right to vote and reversing our hard-won progress in Georgia.

We can’t let this happen. Make your voice heard and tell Georgia State Senators to oppose these discriminatory bills!