Since 2020, incidents of anti-Asian violence and hate have surged. The most serious occurrences have taken place in cities where violent crimes, homelessness, and mental illness are rampant: San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and other urban centers. Unfortunately, due to misguided priorities by America’s ruling class, the issue of anti-Asian violence has not been adequately addressed.
Key Facts
Driven by the origins of COVID-19 and fueled by politicians’ reckless rhetoric, anti-Asian hate crimes surged from 161 incidents in 2019 to 279 in 2020, marking a 73% increase within a single year. Stop AAPI Hate documented even more incidents.
In the wake of defunding police and adopting soft-on-crime policies, violent offenses in cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago have skyrocketed since 2019.
Asians now face escalating danger: they are robbed, shoved into subway stations, beaten, and even murdered by violent criminals, the homeless, individuals suffering from mental illness, and even gang members in these American cities.
Despite the national spotlight on anti-Asian hate crimes, the violent attacks against Asians remain largely unaddressed, as Democrats grapple with avoiding the underlying causes.
Asian Americans Cry out for Safer Communities
In order to address the alarming rise in hate and violence against Asian Americans, it is crucial to implement comprehensive measures that prioritize their safety and well-being.
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