Andrew Yang
The latest on Andrew Yang. A lawyer and entrepreneur, Yang previously worked in tech startups before starting Venture for America in 2011, a nonprofit focused on getting people back to work after the 2008 recession. In recent years Yang has entered politics, running in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary and for mayor of New York City in 2021.
Andrew Yang's 'Forward' Political Party Includes Former Donald Trump Staff
Yang's new party hopes to offer an alternative to Americans who are unhappy with the two party system and polarizing politics.
Andrew Yang Slams Democrats Over Fallout From Roe v. Wade
After the Supreme Court struck down the landmark abortion decision, Yang said Democrats "had a long time to codify Roe v. Wade" and "defend a balanced court."
Is Elon Musk a Republican? Tech Mogul Eyes Ron DeSantis for 2024
The world's richest man said tweeted that he's leaning toward supporting DeSantis if Florida's Republican governor makes a White House run.
$71.5M Settlement Agreed to By Two Hospitals, 79 Sexual Abuse Victims
The settlement was agreed to by 79 women who accused former gynecologist Robert Hadden, and the two hospitals where he worked, of partaking in abuse.
Andrew Yang Defends Dave Chappelle After Comedian's Visit to Former School
Yang called Chappelle, who supported the businessman during his failed presidential campaign, a "great guy."
Kyle Rittenhouse Like Andrew Yang, Now 'Trying to Stay Out of Politics'
"I was part of the Yang Gang," Rittenhouse said when asked by Fox News host Tucker Carlson about his pre-Kenosha political leanings.
Andrew Yang Launches Party Following Split From Democrats
"Unfortunately, the polarization is reaching record highs to a point where people can't be in the same room as family members, we're seeing literal violence erupt and it's going to get worse, not better," Yang said.
Andrew Yang Changes Parties, No Longer Sure Being a Democrat is Right
"I believe I can reach people who are outside the system more effectively. I feel more...independent," he wrote.
Andrew Yang Calls Presidential Campaigns 'Reality Show' That Requires Roles
Realizing the best way to get attention was to go viral, Yang focused on creating meme-worthy moments that showcased his personality.
Andrew Yang Says Democrats Need New Voters to Pass Legislation
Yang is pushing Democrats to fight for voters in Ohio and Iowa, two battleground states that have been trending red.
Andrew Yang Says Trump May Have Won 2020 Election Without COVID
While Biden won the election, Yang called Trump's increase in support "tough" for people who wanted the election to be a "repudiation" of him.
Andrew Yang Calls Universal Basic Income in U.S. 'Inevitable'
Yang found Democrats supported monthly payments regardless of what it was called, but getting Republicans on board required a certain name.
Police Arrest Gary Oliver for Stabbing Eric Adams Campaign Volunteer
Oliver, 34, has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the June 20 attack.
As Biden Addresses Rising Crime, New York Voters Reject 'Defund the Police'
The latest developments show a shift away from last summer's dominating rhetoric that called on local and state governments to divest from police budgets and reallocate the money into other non-policing community services.
Andrew Yang Ran One of the Most Disastrous Campaigns Ever
Yang has conceded in the race to become mayor of New York City. He topped polls for the Democratic primary early on, but lost his frontrunner status after a series of controversial statements.
Adams Takes Initial Lead, but Garcia Banks on Ranked Choice; Yang Concedes
Because of ranked choice voting, we may not know the actual results of New York City's mayoral election until sometime in mid-July.
New York Primary Election Candidates and How Voting System Works
Tuesday's primaries will use a ranked-choice voting system meaning the results may not be available for some time.
Andrew Yang Teeters, Eric Adams Leads in Polls Ahead of NYC Mayoral Primary
Twenty-eight percent named Adams as their initial first choice for mayor, while 20 percent named Yang and 15 percent chose Kathryn Garcia, one survey said.
NYC Mayoral Candidates Andrew Yang and Kathryn Garcia Form Unusual Alliance
"You can vote for both of us," Garcia said.
Andrew Yang Polls Look Bleak As Eric Adams Favorite to Win NY Primary
The former presidential candidate's status as frontrunner seems to have melted away ahead of Tuesday's Democratic primary.
Andrew Yang Expands on Mental Illness Comments After Backlash
New York's Democratic mayoral primary is scheduled for Tuesday in what's become a hotly contested race.
Andrew Yang Lags, Eric Adams Spikes in New York City Mayoral Primary Polls
According to the WNBC/Telemundo 47/POLITICO/Marist Poll, 24 percent said Adams was their first choice, 17 percent named Garcia as their first choice, 15 percent chose Maya Wiley and 13 percent chose Yang.
Yang, Who's Falling in the NYC Mayoral Polls, Called 'Naive' By Opponent
"It is not enough to say, we're all going to be friends—kumbaya," Scott Stringer told Yang during the debate. "We need a mayor with experience."
Eric Adams Jumps Ahead of Andrew Yang in New York Mayoral Race
In a new poll, Eric Adams gained a noticeable lead over Andre Yang. Other Democratic primary candidates also shifted throughout the poll in the race of New York City's mayor.
Yang Says He Helped New Yorkers by Moving to GA to Deliver Senate to Dems
"Can you all imagine what we'd be facing right now if Mitch McConnell were still the Senate Majority Leader instead of New York's own Chuck Schumer?" Yang said.
Man Who Punched Asian Woman in Chinatown Was Arrested 17 Times Before
"Some crimes are unforeseeable. This was completely foreseeable. Alex Wright had been arrested 17 times—8 times in the last year alone," mayoral candidate Andrew Yang said on Wednesday.
Eric Adams Calls Andrew Yang a 'Joke' as NYC Mayoral Race Heats Up
"He's a joke and it's not funny anymore," Adams said of Yang, amplifying the NYC mayoral race's negative attacks.
Andrew Yang Open To Endorsing Cuomo for Re-Election if He Wins Mayoral Race
Yang told the Atlantic's Edward-Isaac Dovere he would consider such a move if the two had a good working relationship and if endorsing Cuomo would be best for the city.
The Racist Othering of Andrew Yang
Andrew Yang will make a great mayor because of his status as an outsider—but not the kind you're framing him as.
Yang Slams 'Racist' Daily News Cartoon: Asians 'Being Beaten on the Street'
"Yesterday, A Daily News cartoon was published that depicted me...as a tourist in Times Square...I've seen images like this before...of Asians having beady, slanted eyes and buck teeth...a stereotype which has been used to divide and exclude people for hundreds of years," Yang said.
