Andrew Yang’s “Sugar Rush”

Grace Meng Addresses Asian Hate • George Floyd Murder Trial • Bezos At War [View in your browser]( | [Update your preferences](newsletter=vf) [Vanity Fair]( Andrew Yang’s “Sugar Rush” Good morning from the Hive newsroom! The New York mayor’s race is kicking into high gear, with the Democratic primary less than three months away. Andrew Yang is in a strong position, [writes](Chris Smith, but will his “32-ounce sugar rush” of a campaign be enough to fix a broken city? Speaking of New York, Rep. Grace Meng has some [choice words]( for Mitch McConnell, and for her congressional colleagues who voted against a resolution opposing anti-Asian hate. Elsewhere in the country—namely in Minneapolis—the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer accused of murdering George Floyd, is finally underway, and the entire country is watching. “America is on trial,” said Reverend Al Sharpton, and prosecutors are asking the jury to “believe your eyes,” Charlotte Klein [reports](. Thanks for reading! [Andrew Yan]( [“The Moment Is Hope and Optimism”: Can Andrew Yang Deliver on His “Sugar-Rush” Mayoral Campaign?]( By [Chris Smith]( [Yang is riding high at a crucial moment. But his primary selling point—his image as an upbeat, innovative fresh face who can fix New York—might not translate on the job. “The average city voter understands New York City government more than Andrew Yang does,” an opponent’s adviser says.]( [Image]( [The Hive 1]( [“I Don’t Understand How He Goes to Work Every Day”: Rep. Grace Meng on Asian Hate, Gun Violence, and Mitch McConnell’s Obstructionist Ways]( By [Bess Levin]( [The New York congresswoman has been outspoken about the uptick in hate crimes against Asian Americans. In the wake of the Atlanta murders, she spoke to Vanity Fair about her own experience with discrimination, racism in Congress, and how to deal with do-nothing Republicans.]( [Read More]( [The Hive 2]( [“Derek Chauvin Betrayed His Badge”: Trial Begins for Officer Accused of George Floyd’s Murder]( By [Charlotte Klein]( [In opening arguments for the defining trial of the Black Lives Matter movement, and the first criminal trial Minnesota has broadcast live in full, prosecutors played the nearly nine-minute video of Floyd’s arrest and told the jury to “believe your eyes.”]( [Read More]( [The Hive 3]( [Jeff Bezos Himself Was Reportedly Behind Amazon’s Weirdly Aggressive Tweets]( By [Eric Lutz]( [For a tech overlord, the Amazon founder typically keeps a low profile. But he is said to have encouraged the company to push back over “misleading” reports of worker mistreatment—a sign that he may be worried about the imminent union vote.]( [Read More]( [The Hive 4]( [Biden’s CDC Director: If You’re Not Scared Shitless About COVID-19, You Should Be]( By [Bess Levin]( [Dr. Rochelle Walensky warned Monday of “impending doom.”]( [Read More]( Get on the list Subscribe to our Hollywood newsletter for your essential industry and awards-season news, every day. [Sign Up Now]( [(image) Condé Nast Spotlight | The breaking news and top stories everyone is talking about. All in one place. The most popular stories from Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Wired, Architectural Digest and more. STAY INFORMED]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( This e-mail was sent to you by The Hive. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe](newsletter=vf) Sent from Condé Nast, 1 World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007 Copyright © 2021 Condé Nast