Category: Andrew Yang

US Government ‘Decades Behind’ Understanding AI: Former Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang

Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang believes the American government is years behind in understanding the consequences of artificial intelligence and warns that science fiction scenarios are now becoming real. “It can be a force for civilizational progress, but it can also destroy us at the high end. So, you would want a tailored approach. You’d…


‘Seems Political’: Andrew Cuomo, Andrew Yang React to FBI Raid on Trump’s Home

Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo questioned the Department of Justice for authorizing the FBI to raid former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property. Yang and Cuomo’s Tuesday statements became the few voices from non-Republicans who questioned the nature of the raid as being political. “I’m no Trump fan….


Andrew Yang Merges ‘Forward Party’ With Other Disaffected Democrats and Republicans

Several former Republican and Democratic officials have joined forces to form a new political party in an effort to provide Americans with an alternative to the two major parties. Former Democratic New York City mayoral candidate and presidential candidate Andrew Yang announced the new Forward Party on July 27. The centrist Forward Party is a merger…


Yang Merges ‘Forward Party’ With Other Disaffected Democrats and Republicans

Several former Republican and Democratic officials have joined forces to form a new political party in an effort to provide Americans with an alternative to the two major parties. Former Democratic New York City mayoral candidate and presidential candidate Andrew Yang announced the new Forward Party on July 27. The centrist Forward Party is a merger…


2020 Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Officially Leaves Democratic Party

Businessman Andrew Yang, who unsuccessfully ran for president in 2020 and mayor of New York City, said he has left the Democratic Party. “Throughout my twenties, I remained a staunch Democrat, though like many others I was drawn primarily to national races,” Yang wrote on his website. “I co-hosted a small fundraiser for John Kerry’s…


Andrew Yang Concedes in Race for NYC Mayor as Eric Adams Take Early Lead in Dem Nomination

Andrew Yang announced late Tuesday he was officially dropping out of the New York City mayoral race, citing early election results that show him in fourth place. “I am a numbers guy,” Yang, 46, told supporters. “And I am not going to be the next mayor of New York city based on upon the numbers that…


Andrew Yang, NYC Mayoral Frontrunner, Says He Opposes Defunding the Police

The top contender to become New York City’s next mayor outlined his pro-police position on Thursday during the first Democrat primary debate. “The first thing I’d do as mayor is go to our police force and say that ‘Your city needs you. Your city needs you to do your jobs professionally, responsibly, and justly.’ But…


Andew Yang Tests Positive for CCP Virus

Andrew Yang, the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, announced Tuesday that he’s tested positive for the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus and is experiencing mild symptoms, but is in “good spirits.” “After testing negative as recently as this weekend, I have taken a positive COVID rapid test. I’m experiencing mild symptoms, but am otherwise…


Former Democratic Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Announces Run for New York City Mayor

Former Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang announced late Wednesday that he’s joining the race to become New York City’s next mayor. Yang, 46, a technology entrepreneur, said in a video that “seeing my city the way it is now breaks my heart.” “We need to realize Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of a guaranteed minimum income…


Former Democratic Presidential Candidate Yang Announces Run for NYC Mayor

Former Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang says he’s joining the race to become New York City’s next mayor. Yang, 46, a technology entrepreneur, said in a video on Jan. 14 that “seeing my city the way it is now breaks my heart.” “We need to realize Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of a guaranteed minimum income…