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President Biden on Thursday signed a bill aimed at reducing and tracking anti-Asian hate crimes, which have increased significantly in 2021.

Axios Re:Cap digs into the legislation and why it matters with Emma Lovewell, a Peloton instructor and Asian American who lobbied for the bill in Congress.

Emma Lovewell on why the anti-Asian hate bill was needed

Peloton instructor Emma Lovewell on why she lobbied for the anti-Asian hate bill that Biden signed.

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<p>President Biden on Thursday signed a bill aimed at reducing and tracking anti-Asian hate crimes, which have increased significantly in 2021.</p><p><strong>Axios Re:Cap</strong> digs into the legislation and why it matters with Emma Lovewell, a Peloton instructor and Asian American who lobbied for the bill in Congress.</p><div><div><iframe frameborder="no" height="200" scrolling="no" src="https://playlist.megaphone.fm?e=AXIOS2774707867" width="100%"></iframe></div><div style="display:none"></div></div><span data-ad-status="NO_AD_LENGTH" data-ad-type="midStoryAd"></span>

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Emma Lovewell on why the anti-Asian hate bill was needed

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