Welcome to the bigs, Jeremy Lin

If you’re not Asian (American), not into professional basketball, or don’t have a number of Facebook-active Asian-American friends, you probably haven’t heard about Jeremy Lin. If you are Asian (American), into professional basketball, or have a number of Facebook-active Asian-American friends, there’s a high probability that you haven’t heard about anything but Jeremy Lin. J-Lin …

Links of the Day, January 5

News John C. Liu is sworn in as the first Asian-American comptroller of New York City. Republicans are coming out strongly against consumer protection. Sports TIME profiles Harvard’s Jeremy Lin. Why Edgar Martinez belongs in the Hall of Fame. Miscellaneous The changing Oval Office. Avatar gets conservatives in a huff.

Links of the Day, November 23

Matt Logue’s book, “Empty Los Angeles.” News The Senate passes a motion, 60-39, to begin discussing the health care bill. Sports Harvard’s Jeremy Lin is pioneering the way for Asian-American basketball players. Miscellaneous Cultural factors limit the recession’s impact on Asian-American families. Chinese Americans reflect on Barack’s visit to China. Lost is back February 2, …