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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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Italy’s Drug Prevention Campaign Surpasses One Million Booklets Distributed in One Month

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With 500 volunteers active across the country, the initiative combines community outreach, athlete participation and a broader Scientology-supported prevention framework centred on education and responsibility

Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, 5th Mar 2026 — A drug-prevention campaign underway in Italy has distributed more than one million informational booklets in the past month, according to organisers, as approximately 500 volunteers continue outreach activities aimed at helping young people and families better understand the risks associated with drug use.

Italy’s Drug Prevention Campaign Surpasses One Million Booklets Distributed in One Month

The initiative, carried out under the title La Verita sulla Droga (“The Truth About Drugs”), is part of the educational work of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, an international prevention programme supported for many years by members of the Church of Scientology and by Scientology-sponsored social betterment networks. In Italy, the current phase of the campaign has also been supported within the wider prevention efforts encouraged by the European Office of the Church of Scientology, helping reinforce visibility and coordination for a large-scale public education effort.

Organisers describe the campaign as a direct response to what they see as one of the central social and public health challenges affecting younger generations. Rather than focusing only on the consequences of addiction after the fact, the campaign’s stated approach is prevention through information: providing factual, accessible educational materials so that young people can understand the effects of commonly used drugs before being pressured to experiment with them.

“The fight against drugs is one of the great challenges of our time,” said Simonetta Sanmartin, the Italian coordinator of the initiative. “Only a collective commitment, supported by solid and responsible education, can stop the expansion of drug trafficking and help build a healthier and more informed society. For this reason, we decided to mobilise a large number of volunteers to allow for broad distribution of The Truth About Drugs in key areas across the Italian peninsula, and we are proud to announce that more than one million booklets have already been provided in just the last month.”

The current Italian campaign has expanded beyond volunteer street distribution alone. Organisers report that more than 100 athletes linked to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics have joined the Honour Roll of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, while more than 5,000 local merchants and shopkeepers are helping circulate the materials through their stores and public-facing businesses.

This has given the campaign a notably broad civic dimension, combining volunteer action, commercial participation and public visibility. In practical terms, organisers say this allows prevention information to reach people not only in schools or formal settings, but also in the daily spaces where families, adolescents and communities interact.

The Foundation for a Drug-Free World is known internationally for producing drug education materials designed to explain the physical, mental and social impact of substance abuse in direct and understandable language. In Italy, the La Verita sulla Droga campaign currently uses a package of prevention resources that goes well beyond a single booklet series. According to the organisers, these materials include 14 different informational booklets, 16 public service announcements, a 100-minute documentary focused on 11 of the most commonly used drugs, and a teacher’s guide designed to help educators address the issue in a structured classroom setting.

The programme’s organisers say these resources are intended to support prevention through consistent, fact-based education. They also state that the proportion of young people who complete prevention education programmes of this kind and then decide not to use drugs is increasing, which they cite as an encouraging sign for continued investment in early awareness rather than reactive intervention.

Within the broader Scientology framework, anti-drug education is presented as part of a wider social betterment approach that includes community responsibility, prevention, ethical living and public awareness. The Church of Scientology has long supported secular humanitarian campaigns in areas such as drug prevention, human rights education and moral education, and Drug-Free World is one of the best-known of those initiatives.

That framework is rooted in the social philosophy of L. Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology, who consistently argued that communities become stronger when individuals are equipped with truthful information, personal responsibility and practical tools to avoid destructive influences. In this context, drug prevention is not treated as an isolated campaign, but as part of a broader effort to strengthen families, protect youth and improve social conditions through education.

For that reason, the Church of Scientology’s involvement in the campaign is not limited to endorsement. Scientology churches, missions, affiliated groups and members have helped make the materials of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World available free of charge, so that educators, parents, volunteers and community groups can use them in prevention work without financial barriers. In Italy, that support has helped enable mass distribution and the broader logistical effort now underway.

The Italian campaign therefore sits within a wider network of Scientology-supported social initiatives that seek to address problems before they become more difficult and costly for society. Organisers say this preventive model is particularly important at a time when drug abuse continues to affect not only individual health, but also family stability, educational outcomes and the wider social environment.

Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the European Union, the OSCE, the Council of Europe and the United Nations, said the initiative reflects a broader European principle of shared civic responsibility. “Across Europe, prevention works best when it is grounded in truthful information, community participation and a real sense of responsibility toward the next generation,” Arjona said. “Programmes like this one show how families, educators, volunteers and civil society can work together to protect young people, reinforce public health and uphold the values of dignity, responsibility and human rights that are central to European democratic life.”

The campaign remains active across Italy, with organisers indicating that distribution efforts are continuing in multiple cities. The objective, they say, is to maintain the pace of outreach achieved in recent weeks while extending the reach of prevention education to more schools, businesses, families and local communities.

Campaign materials can also be consulted online through the Italian project website, where the booklets and other educational resources are made available as part of the broader prevention effort.

The Church of Scientology, its churches, missions, groups and members are present across the European continent. Scientology Europe reports a continent-wide presence through more than 140 churches, missions and affiliated groups in at least 27 European nations, alongside thousands of community-based social betterment and reform initiatives focused on education, prevention and neighbourhood-level support, inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.

Within Europe’s diverse national frameworks for religion, the Church’s recognitions continue to expand, with administrative and judicial authorities in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany Slovakia and others, as well as the European Court of Human Rights, having addressed and acknowledged Scientology communities as protected by the national and international provisions of Freedom of Religion or belief.

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Douglas Salinas Webster Sets a New Standard for Ethical, Growth-Focused Marketing

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San Francisco, CA, 5th March 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — At a time when aggressive tactics and short-term gains often dominate the marketing conversation, Douglas Salinas Webster is advancing a different approach. The San Francisco-based marketing strategist and founder of Webster Marketing Solutions is setting a new standard rooted in ethics, accountability, and sustainable growth.

With more than a decade of experience advising organizations across industries, Webster has built a reputation for aligning business performance with integrity. His philosophy centers on the belief that companies can expand their reach, increase revenue, and strengthen market position without compromising transparency or long-term trust.

“Growth should never come at the expense of values,” Webster said. “The strongest brands succeed because customers trust them.”

A Strategic Foundation Built on Experience

Douglas Salinas Webster developed his disciplined approach to marketing through years of hands-on experience and formal training. After earning his degree in marketing, he went on to complete an MBA with a concentration in Marketing Strategy. He later worked with global firms and advised major corporations on brand development and competitive positioning.

His time as a consultant exposed him to complex business challenges, from market expansion to digital transformation. In each case, he observed that organizations that prioritized clarity and ethical decision-making consistently outperformed those that chased trends without a strategic foundation.

This perspective became central to his own consulting model.

Launching a Values-Driven Firm

In 2016, Webster founded Webster Marketing Solutions in San Francisco with a clear purpose. He wanted to bring enterprise-level strategic thinking to small and mid-sized businesses that lacked access to large in-house marketing teams. At the same time, he aimed to establish a culture of responsible marketing practices that respected customers and supported long-term relationships.

Webster Marketing Solutions works with companies across sectors including technology, professional services, retail, and healthcare. The firm focuses on brand positioning, digital strategy, customer engagement, and performance analytics.

Each engagement begins with a deep evaluation of the client’s goals, competitive landscape, and internal capabilities. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all packages, Webster designs customized strategies that reflect the realities of each organization.

Redefining Growth Through Clarity

One of the most common issues Webster identifies in growing businesses is a lack of strategic clarity. Companies often invest heavily in advertising or digital campaigns without first defining their core message or ideal customer profile.

Webster addresses this gap by helping leadership teams articulate who they serve, what differentiates them, and how they deliver value. He believes that clarity drives efficiency and prevents wasted resources.

“Marketing should create alignment,” Webster explained. “When teams understand their audience and purpose, every campaign becomes more effective.”

This clarity allows businesses to pursue growth with confidence and consistency.

Ethical Marketing in a Competitive Landscape

In competitive markets such as San Francisco, businesses face constant pressure to outperform rivals. Webster argues that ethical marketing provides a competitive advantage rather than a limitation.

His firm emphasizes honest messaging, responsible data usage, and realistic performance expectations. Clients receive transparent reporting and clear benchmarks. Webster avoids inflated promises and focuses instead on measurable progress.

By maintaining open communication, he builds long-term partnerships grounded in trust. Clients report that this approach strengthens internal morale as well as external perception. Teams feel more confident when their marketing efforts reflect the company’s true mission and values.

Supporting Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

While large corporations often command significant marketing budgets, small and mid-sized businesses frequently operate with limited resources. Webster views this disparity as an opportunity to create impact.

He brings structured planning, disciplined execution, and data-driven insights to organizations that might otherwise rely on fragmented tactics. By implementing scalable systems, he helps clients compete more effectively without overspending.

Many businesses seek Webster’s guidance during pivotal moments such as expansion into new markets, rebranding initiatives, or recovery from stagnant growth. His strategic frameworks provide stability during periods of change.

Community Engagement and Leadership

Beyond client work, Douglas Salinas Webster remains committed to community development in San Francisco. He supports local initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, education, and economic opportunity. He also mentors emerging professionals interested in marketing and business leadership.

Webster believes that ethical business practices extend beyond corporate walls. By empowering small enterprises and aspiring leaders, he contributes to a more resilient and inclusive economic environment.

“Business has the power to strengthen communities,” he said. “When companies grow responsibly, everyone benefits.”

Adapting to a Changing Digital Environment

The marketing landscape continues to evolve rapidly. Advances in digital technology, shifting consumer expectations, and new regulatory standards require businesses to remain adaptable.

Webster stays informed about emerging trends while maintaining his core principles. He evaluates new tools and platforms carefully, ensuring that adoption aligns with each client’s broader strategy. Rather than chasing every innovation, he prioritizes solutions that deliver sustainable value.

This balanced approach helps clients navigate change without losing strategic focus.

Measurable Impact and Long-Term Results

Webster Marketing Solutions measures success through tangible outcomes. Increased customer engagement, improved brand recognition, and revenue growth serve as key indicators of progress. However, Webster also emphasizes qualitative improvements such as stronger team alignment and clearer communication.

Clients often report that working with Webster transforms their understanding of marketing. They move from reactive campaigns to intentional strategy, guided by data and purpose. By establishing strong foundations, businesses position themselves for continued success.

Looking Ahead

As Webster Marketing Solutions continues to expand its reach, Douglas Salinas Webster remains committed to refining his approach. He plans to deepen partnerships within San Francisco’s entrepreneurial community while extending his services to growth-stage companies nationwide.

His vision centers on responsible expansion, thoughtful leadership, and measurable results. In an industry often characterized by bold claims and fleeting tactics, Webster stands out for his steady commitment to integrity.

“True success comes from consistency and trust,” Webster said. “When businesses focus on delivering real value, growth follows.”

About Webster Marketing Solutions

Webster Marketing Solutions is a San Francisco-based marketing consultancy founded in 2016 by Douglas Salinas Webster. The firm specializes in customized marketing strategies that help small and mid-sized businesses strengthen brand positioning, enhance digital performance, and achieve sustainable growth.

By combining strategic insight with hands-on collaboration, Webster Marketing Solutions delivers clear, measurable outcomes rooted in ethical business practices. The firm partners closely with leadership teams to align marketing initiatives with long-term organizational goals, ensuring that every campaign supports responsible expansion and enduring customer trust.

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Roofer Booker Revolutionizes Lead Generation for Contractors with Verified Exclusive Appointments and Smart Digital Tools

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United States, 5th Mar 2026 – Roofer Booker, the company behind RooferBooker.com, is transforming the contractor marketing landscape with a performance-driven, pay-per-verified-lead system built specifically for roofers and remodelers. With more than 1,700 homeowner appointments booked in 2026 alone and over 45 contractors partnering with the platform this year, Roofer Booker is redefining how local contractors secure high-intent projects without retainers or long-term commitments.

Changing the Lead Generation Industry for Contractors

For years, contractors have relied on expensive third-party platforms and shared lead systems where multiple companies compete for the same homeowner inquiry. Roofer Booker disrupts that model by offering exclusive, high-intent leads that are shared with only one contractor—unless the contractor opts otherwise.

Each verified lead includes the homeowner’s name, phone number, project timeline, type of project, home address, and homeowner status. All phone numbers are verified before delivery, ensuring quality and reducing wasted follow-up time.

At $95 per qualified lead and a one-time $500 setup fee, the company’s “Pay as You Grow” structure allows contractors to scale predictably. There are no monthly retainers, giving small and mid-sized roofing and remodeling businesses a more controlled and transparent marketing investment.

Connecting Homeowners with Local Verified Contractors

Roofer Booker is not only supporting contractors—it is simplifying the process for homeowners seeking reliable services.

Through targeted digital campaigns, including social media outreach, email marketing, and strategic prospecting methods, Roofer Booker identifies homeowners actively searching for remodeling or roofing services. Instead of homeowners navigating multiple directories or dealing with aggressive sales calls from competing contractors, the platform connects them directly with a vetted local professional.

This streamlined connection creates a win-win ecosystem:

  • Homeowners receive faster responses from qualified contractors.
  • Contractors engage with homeowners who are already interested and prepared to move forward.

By focusing on high-intent prospects rather than cold traffic, Roofer Booker increases booking efficiency and improves close rates for its contractor partners.

Data-Driven Marketing Backed by 22 Years of Combined Experience

With a combined 22 years of digital marketing experience—specializing in construction and roofing—Roofer Booker applies a structured, research-first approach to every campaign.

The process includes:

  • Market Research: Analyzing local service areas and identifying target demographics.
  • Campaign Launch: Deploying customized advertising campaigns tailored to roofing and remodeling services.
  • Instant Lead Delivery: Sending real-time email and text notifications to sales representatives the moment a homeowner submits a form.
  • Live Tracking: Providing contractors with access to a personalized lead management portal to track performance metrics in real time.

This transparent tracking system allows contractors to monitor which leads are called, booked, or sold, while also managing billing and payments within their dedicated portal.

Introducing Digital Project Cost Calculators for Homeowners

A major innovation setting Roofer Booker apart is the introduction of digital project cost calculators designed for homeowners.

These tools allow homeowners to estimate potential roofing or remodeling costs before committing to a consultation. By offering upfront budgeting guidance, Roofer Booker increases homeowner confidence and filters inquiries to ensure contractors receive leads from individuals who understand realistic project ranges.

This added layer of pre-qualification strengthens the quality of every appointment, benefiting both parties in the transaction.

Dedicated Support and Certified Systems

Every contractor partner is assigned a dedicated account representative to answer questions, resolve concerns, or review disputed leads. This personalized support system reinforces the company’s commitment to accountability and long-term partnerships.

Once approved, contractors can typically go live within 3–4 days, accelerating the path from onboarding to booked appointments.

The company’s structured backend automations, campaign frameworks, and verification processes are designed to eliminate inefficiencies often found in traditional lead platforms.

A Scalable Growth Model for Modern Contractors

Roofer Booker’s model is built around scalability. Contractors can determine how many leads they are prepared to handle—whether 20+ per month or more—and expand as their team grows.

The platform specifically partners with businesses that:

  • Operate in roofing or remodeling
  • Have at least one full-time sales representative (excluding owners)
  • Have experience purchasing leads
  • Are ready to scale operations strategically

By focusing on serious contractors prepared for growth, Roofer Booker maintains quality control and ensures strong campaign performance.

About Roofer Booker

Roofer Booker is a United States-based lead generation company specializing in roofing and remodeling contractors. Through exclusive verified leads, real-time CRM integration, digital cost calculators, and transparent pay-per-lead pricing, Roofer Booker is reshaping how contractors connect with homeowners.

Roofer Booker continues to expand its network of contractor partners while advancing technology-driven solutions that simplify the connection between homeowners and trusted local professionals.

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