Issue 16 Editor's Note: For the Haves and the Have-nots
This issue is coming out during the holiday season, an orgy of mass consumerism that embodies the best and worst of US society and one of the reasons we wanted to do Consumption as a theme.
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The Joke's On Us
Comedians who get laughs from ethnic humor walk a fine line between funny and offensive.
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Disposable Income
In the wake of a politicized battle over garbage "property," Asian American seniors lose their right to scavenge for cans and bottles.
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ICE, JetBlue and TSA
The New York Times recently did a follow-up story to Hiu Lui Ng, who died under custody of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last year. It sounds like they've stopped accepting more detainees where he was kept and are...
Posted by Momo on 2009-01-06
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Jason Michael Fong's Short Film 'Bite Me'
Filmmaker Jason Michael Fong asked Hyphen to take a look at his short film Bite Me, which screened this past fall as an official selection at the San Diego and Philadelphia Asian American Film Festivals....
Posted by Sylvie on 2009-01-06
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Sanjay Gupta Is Obama's Pick for Surgeon General
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta is President-elect Obama's pick to be surgeon general, according to the Washington Post, CNN and other media outlets.If confirmed, it looks like Gupta would be the first permanent Asian American surgeon general. Kenneth...
Posted by Harry on 2009-01-06
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