Author Archives: akrypti

About akrypti

small town roots. enthusiast of many trades. oh, and yeah, high-maintenance like you wouldn't believe. tweet with me @akrypti.

The New Chinese Exclusion Act? Whatever.

Posted on April 16, 2007 by akrypti

Mid last week, a premature leak on President Bush’s immigration reform plan caused a stir within the Asian American community. The plan in a nutshell: Illegal immigrants would have to pay $3,500 for a Z work visa. They would also … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 13 Comments

When White Standards are Still the Measure of Asian Beauty

Posted on April 13, 2007 by akrypti

“Plastic surgery is on the rise in ethnic communities across the United States, and in Asia it is as routine as having one’s wisdom teeth pulled. Are these alterations an attempt to look more ‘white’?” Of course it is. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyles | 46 Comments