3.22.2020

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Progress is why viruses aren't named after locations anymore, experts say
"While the White House has stood by President Donald Trump's frequent use of the phrase "Chinese virus" in reference to COVID-19 -- citing the previous names of illnesses like 'West Nile Virus' as justification -- experts say the argument just doesn't hold up."

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Ted Lieu: Trump is stoking xenophobic panic in a time of crisis
"...Trump's repeated insistence on calling coronavirus the "Chinese virus" is more than just xenophobic; it causes harm both to Asian Americans and to the White House’s response to this life-threatening pandemic."

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Yes, Calling Coronavirus "the Chinese Virus" or Kung-Flu Is Racist
Around the country, Asian Americans are experiencing an uptick in attacks.

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Donald Trump's 'Chinese Virus' Coronavirus Tweet Has Me Scared For My Family
Trump's repeated insistence on calling COVID-19 "Chinese virus" has many Asian Americans angry and afraid.

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The Coronavirus's Impact on Manhattan's Chinatown
Jiayang Fan checks in on a few small businesses in Manhattan's Chinatown to see how they're faring.

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In time of coronavirus, a family aims to make the best of things, hour by hour
Vanessa Hua and her family take social distancing and news on the coronavirus little by little.

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Hollywood changed 'Little Fires Everywhere.' That's exactly what its author wanted
Celeste Ng talks about the Hollywood adaptation of her acclaimed novel, Little Fires Everywhere.

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Taking That First Step: Questions For Gene Luen Yang
Graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang talks to NPR about his latest book Dragon Hoops, which chronicles a year he spent observing the school's incredibly talented basketball team as they strove for the state championship.


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