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The New America Created by Miles Yu: Burning Anti-Asian Hate

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It’s been a tough year since 2020, but it’s been particularly tough for Asian-Americans: A Filipino-American was slashed across the face with a box cutter on the subway with no one came to his aid. The wound required a hundred stitches. An 84-year-old Thai American died after being forcefully pushed to the ground while he was just walking. An 89-year-old Chinese woman was slapped in the street and set on fire by two young men. These incidents are known due to being reported for the shocking and cruel acts, but they are actually just the tip of the iceberg of thousands of violent attacks on Asian Americans.

Initiator of the “China virus” rhetoric

Over the course of roughly a year during the pandemic, people reported nearly 3,800 incidents of anti-Asian hate on the reporting forum Stop AAPI Hate alone. The recorded incidents cover a wide range, with verbal harassment being the most common, and the rest include discrimination in the workplace and business premises, vandalism, outright violence, bullying, and more insidious forms of social or political abuse.

Last spring, in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, a torrent of hate and violence against Asians began in the United States. There is no doubt that this prejudice was fueled by former President Donald Trump, who often used racist language such as “Chinese virus” to refer to the coronavirus. Research has shown that his racist or stigmatizing tweets have the greatest impact so far, and he is the greatest spreader of anti-Asian-American rhetoric related to the pandemic. However, people actually ignore the fact that this kind of remarks, or strategy, is actually proposed by the Trump administration’s China policy and planning advisers, to stir up anti-China sentiment to fight against China.

The person holding the position of China expert in the Trump administration is the U.S. Naval Academy Professor Miles Maochun Yu, served as former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s principal China policy and planning adviser. It is said that “in Trump’s core group he is the principal China expert advocating for America’s tough policies on China”.

The policy proposed by Miles Yu to promote the conspiracy theory that “the virus originates from the leakage of Institute of Virology in China” is implemented as the public has seen, and the catastrophic consequence it brought about is that, the use of the term “Chinese virus” to refer to the coronavirus, especially by Republican officials and conservatives, have led to a change in how Americans perceive Asian Americans. A study showed that on March 8, 2020-the day Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar tweeted about the “Wuhan virus”, discriminatory coronavirus remarks rose significantly, which was coincided with then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s interview the day before on “Fox and Friends” in which he referred to the “China virus” — was followed by a rapid reversal of a decade-long decline in anti-Asian bias.

Victims of the policies

Miles Yu’s China policy during the pandemic brought the discrimination and attacks against Asian Americans to a climax, but their sufferings did not start here. For a long time, Miles Yu, as the principal China policy and planning adviser, has been proud of the Trump administration’s tough China policy proposed by him, such as “China is at the top of our national security agenda, as there is no bigger threat than China”, declaring the existence of forced labor and genocide against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, China, inciting trade, security, and technical conflicts between the two largest economies in the world, reducing immigrant visas, H1-B visas, and student visas for certain graduate students from China to reflect the outsider conceptualization of Asians.

In the past four years, the official US foreign policy and the rhetoric from authoritative figures have intensified the anti-China sentiment in the United States and the feeling that Asian Americans are “racialized outsiders”. Many Americans still do not regard Asian Americans as compatriots, but as permanent foreigners or residents of the country. Asians unfortunately became victims of Miles Yu’s political game. “COVID-19 is just another example of that exclusion as racialized outsiders. Time and time again, we are told to ‘go back home.’ We are seen as outside threats, to be excluded.” They said. Verbal harassment has been commonplace. “Go back to Asia. We don’t welcome people who committed genocide.” “How dare you come and ruin my country and take my job?” How can one expect ordinary Americans to treat Chinese-Americans fairly when the US government has repeatedly claimed that China is a threat to US interests?

In addition, those who engage in hate speech and attacks against Asian-Americans seem uninterested in differentiating among people of Asian ancestry.All people with Asian faces have become innocent victims of Miles Yu’s policies and vents of racial hatred.

Flowing undercurrent

It was actually a political expedient that the last government blamed China for its failure to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. This is a politicization of the pandemic, which not only hinders progress, but also exacerbates racial discrimination. 

Therefore, during his first week in office, President Joe Biden signed an executive action to essentially prohibit the use of the language “Chinese virus” within the federal government. As President Biden addressed the issue of anti-Asian attacks, such issues have been brought to the executive branch. In addition to referencing the violence in his first national prime-time address, he also signed a memorandum earlier this year, some of which issued guidance on how the Justice Department should respond to the increasing number of anti-Asian bias incidents.

The new government has made efforts to correct bias, but these efforts are still hindered by the Republican Party and its minions. Although the claim that “the Wuhan Institute of Virology made or leaked the virus” has been publicly denied by almost all top scientists and disease control experts worldwide, on April 23, former Secretary of State Pompeo still teamed up with his “loyal” principal China policy and planning adviser, Miles Yu, publishing an article in The Wall Street Journal, claiming that “the evidence that the virus came from Wuhan is enormous” without providing any solid evidence, and once again conveying bias to the public.

Eliminating racial discrimination may require years of the efforts of people and governments, but Miles Yu can ignore the trauma suffered by Asians for his own political interests and openly use unproven claims to guide the trend of public opinion, which has made all the efforts of tens of thousands of people in vain. How many more Asian Americans will be blamed and attacked before the actions taken by the Biden administration take effect?

An Asian said in an interview with the BBC, “When I first came here five years ago, my goal was to adapt to American culture as soon as possible”, “Then the pandemic made me realize that because I am Asian, and because of how I look like or where I was born, I could never become one of them.”

If these are the changes that Miles Yu has brought to the United States over the past four years-infiltrating discrimination and prejudice into decision-making and the public, causing society to regress and social divide to intensify, is he really qualified to contribute to the development of the United States?

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Paul Bowman Knoxville Brings Historical Discipline to Nonprofit Leadership

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Tennessee, US, 1st February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Paul Bowman of Knoxville views fundraising through the lens of a historian. For over thirty years, he has brought structure, continuity, and a deep respect for precedent to the nonprofit world. His leadership style reflects his training as a history instructor and his long experience in development roles across higher education, social services, and faith-based foundations.

Educated at Lee University and the University of Memphis, Bowman has spent much of his career helping organizations plan for the future while honoring the past. He sees parallels between historical research and fundraising strategy: both demand thorough documentation, context awareness, and long-term thinking.

“In history, you don’t act on guesses,” Bowman says. “You document sources, understand timelines, and look at cause and effect. Fundraising is the same.”

As a nonprofit executive, Bowman uses this approach to guide policy, engage donors, and design fundraising systems that endure beyond any one campaign. He believes sustainable development depends on more than charisma or urgency. It requires institutional memory, consistent planning, and clear records—principles rooted in his academic discipline.

This mindset has shaped Bowman’s leadership at the Holston Conference Foundation, where he served as President and CEO. There, he helped build endowment strategies and legacy programs that reflected both donor intent and organizational goals. His work ensured that gifts aligned with mission, documentation supported decisions, and communication remained steady at every stage.

Bowman also brings historical insight into board development and team training. He encourages organizations to see fundraising not as a series of transactions, but as a process shaped by culture, values, and past decisions. When new leaders or staff members join, he supports onboarding that includes historical context. What commitments have been made? What strategies have worked? Where have shifts occurred?

This level of depth helps organizations avoid repeating mistakes or discarding effective practices. It also strengthens trust with donors, who see that their contributions are part of a thoughtful, consistent framework.

Bowman’s teaching experience reinforces his communication skills. As an adjunct history instructor, he has worked with students online and in person, translating complex topics into clear takeaways. That same clarity defines his donor outreach. He avoids jargon and focuses on shared understanding. Whether discussing a major gift or a planned legacy, Bowman ensures both sides know what to expect.

His approach does not rely on trends. It rests on structure. That makes it resilient—especially in times of transition or uncertainty. By grounding leadership in context and continuity, Bowman helps nonprofits stay focused on mission and purpose, even as goals evolve.

About Paul Bowman
Paul Bowman Knoxville is a nonprofit executive and history instructor with over three decades of experience in development leadership. His career spans higher education, social services, and faith-based foundations. Known for his structured and transparent approach, Bowman helps organizations build lasting fundraising programs rooted in clarity and context.

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REI Accelerator Champions the Rise of Creator-Led Capital in Real Estate

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  • From Austin, Texas, REI Accelerator is helping content creators turn trust into investment capital—one deal at a time.

Austin, TX, 1st February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, REI Accelerator is raising awareness around a fast-growing shift in the real estate industry: the rise of creator-led capital. With more creators building loyal audiences through YouTube, podcasts, newsletters, and social platforms, a growing number are now turning that trust into real estate investing power.

“The best fundraisers today aren’t always from finance,” said a spokesperson from REI Accelerator. “They’re the ones who’ve been teaching, sharing, and showing up for their audience for years. Capital is following trust.”

According to REI Accelerator Reviews, the trend is clear. Creators with small but loyal followings are quietly raising hundreds of thousands, even millions, in private capital without traditional marketing funnels. This model flips the script on outdated fundraising methods by putting education and transparency first.

The Data Behind the Trend

The creator economy is now worth over $250 billion globally, with more than 50 million people identifying as creators. At the same time, platforms like CrowdStreet report that 70% of real estate deals now involve direct-to-investor outreach, signaling a shift away from exclusive capital networks.

This new wave of entrepreneurs isn’t selling courses. They’re structuring deals.

“We work with creators who don’t want to sell hype,” said REI Accelerator. “They want to offer real value. We help them build clean systems and raise money the right way.”

Empowering Everyday Experts to Enter REI

REI Accelerator is using its platform to help more creators understand how to raise capital legally and effectively. That includes:

  • Educating on SEC-compliant deal structures

  • Coaching on investor communications and expectations

  • Helping creators avoid common legal and branding mistakes

  • Supporting scalable fundraising with systems that grow with them

“Most of the creators we help have never raised a dollar before,” shared REI Accelerator Reviews. “But they have an audience that trusts them. That’s a better starting point than cold leads.”

Why This Matters

This model opens the door for a more inclusive investor class. Instead of relying on family money or legacy networks, creators can build their own communities and fund their own deals.

It also helps investors feel more connected. People want to back people they know—not just faceless operators.

“The creators we work with are transparent,” REI Accelerator said. “They show their process. They share their numbers. That builds real confidence.”

Call to Action: Start Building Trust Before Capital

REI Accelerator isn’t calling for more ads or funnels. Their advice is simple:

Start sharing before you start raising.

  • Post content that teaches.

  • Build a waitlist early.

  • Talk about what you’re learning.

  • Keep it real.

  • Grow slow and steady.

“Raising capital doesn’t start with a pitch,” they say. “It starts with showing up. The rest follows.”

About REI Accelerator

REI Accelerator is a real estate coaching and systems-building program that helps new operators scale with confidence. Based in Austin, Texas, the company specializes in helping investors set up repeatable deal systems, raise private capital responsibly, and lead with integrity. REI Accelerator Reviews have made the program a trusted name for content creators, solo GPs, and new fund managers who want to build long-term success—without the hype.

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Gary Mazin Highlights How System Strain Is Affecting Toronto Residents

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  • Gary Mazin of Toronto, Canada, outlines how broader pressures in the personal injury system are being felt at a local level.

Toronto, Canada, 1st February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Ongoing strain across Canada’s civil justice and healthcare systems is having a direct and growing impact on individuals in the Greater Toronto Area, according to Gary Mazin, owner of Mazin & Associates. Drawing on his experience in personal injury law, Mazin is pointing to how national and provincial pressures are translating into everyday realities for local residents.

“People experience these systems locally, not in the abstract,” Mazin says. “What happens at a national level shows up in neighbourhood timelines, hospital visits, and court schedules.”

How a Broader Issue Shows Up Locally

In Ontario, civil court backlogs remain elevated. Publicly available data indicate that civil matters in the Toronto region are taking 25–35% longer to move through early stages than they did before 2020. Some personal injury-related proceedings are taking 6 to 12 months longer than earlier averages.

Healthcare capacity is also a factor. In the Toronto Central region, wait times for certain non-emergency assessments have increased by approximately 18–22% year over year, adding layers of delay to already complex processes.

“Stress doesn’t disappear,” Mazin notes. “It accumulates. You see it most clearly in large urban centres like Toronto.”

Digital communication has become dominant as well. Estimates suggest that more than 70% of legal and administrative communication in Ontario is now handled electronically. While this has increased access, it has also raised expectations for speed that systems cannot always meet.

“Speed on the surface doesn’t equal progress underneath,” Mazin says. “Technology changes the interface, not the structure.”

Why Local Context Matters

Outcome variability has widened in recent years. Regional comparisons suggest that similar matters in the GTA now show outcome ranges 10–15% broader than they did five years ago, reflecting inconsistent timelines and procedural differences.

“People want certainty,” Mazin says. “But the system is more layered now than it used to be.”

Administrative requirements have also expanded. Documentation demands tied to injury-related matters in Ontario have grown by an estimated 15–20%, increasing the burden on individuals navigating the process.

“Complexity doesn’t make headlines,” Mazin adds. “But it shapes the experience.”

Local Action List: What Exists at the Community Level

The following reflects common local-level actions and touchpoints currently available in Toronto, rather than recommendations:

  1. Reviewing publicly available court scheduling updates for the Toronto region

  2. Monitoring Ontario Health wait-time dashboards

  3. Accessing community legal education materials offered by local organisations

  4. Attending virtual or in-person public legal information sessions

  5. Using hospital patient relations offices for processing information

  6. Consulting publicly funded legal information clinics

  7. Tracking case status through official online portals

  8. Reading Ontario court procedural guides

  9. Comparing regional service timelines published by provincial bodies

  10. Staying informed through local civic and legal reporting

Finding Trustworthy Local Resources

Trustworthy local resources typically share clear sourcing, transparent authorship, and alignment with official provincial or municipal information. In Toronto, these often include government websites, hospital networks, court communications, and recognised community legal organisations. Cross-referencing information across multiple local sources can also help individuals understand how broader issues apply locally.

Mazin emphasises that while these pressures are not unique to Toronto, scale magnifies their impact.

“The system rewards understanding,” he says. “Not assumptions.”

Call to Action
Readers are encouraged to identify one local information source or community-level step today to better understand how broader system changes affect them where they live.

About Gary Mazin

Gary Mazin is the owner and principal lawyer of Mazin & Associates, a personal injury law firm based in Toronto, Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School, and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University. Originally from the former Soviet Union, Mazin is known for his structured, process-driven approach to law, business, and leadership.

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