Andrew Lam

Editor

New America Media

Andrew Lam is the author of three books, "Perfume Dreams: Reflections on the Vietnamese Diaspora," "East Eats West: Writing in Two Hemispheres" and "Birds of Paradise Lost." He will spend a year beginning in 2018 in Vietnam to write about human trafficking and the Vietnam in the 21st century. He is also working on another book of short stories, and a novel.

Andrew Lam is the author of three books, "Perfume Dreams: Reflections on the Vietnamese Diaspora," "East Eats West: Writing in Two Hemispheres" and "Birds of Paradise Lost." He will spend a year beginning in 2018 in Vietnam to write about human trafficking and the Vietnam in the 21st Century. He is also working on another book of short stories, and a novel.


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A news organization that insisted on inclusive journalism is closing its doors

Media

But its mission will live on, writes Andrew Lam.

Although same-sex marriage isn’t legal, Vietnam is at the forefront of gay rights in the region and gay weddings are not uncommon.

Photographer Catherine Karnow captures a changing Vietnam

Culture

Immigration Reform: Where Do Asian-Americans Stand?

Arts, Culture & Media