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“Racist” ad pulled as Election Day closes in Chinese leaders rally behind Bruce Harrell

Sammamish City Council race ruled by growth fears

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By Mahlon Meyer NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY

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Black community leaders to apologize for the video that tangentially linked her opponent Bruce Harrell, a man of Japanese and Black descent, to a white rape survivor.

More roads or more broadband. That is one of the choices facing voters in the Sammamish City Council race.

At the same time, the choice is emblematic of the competing visions offered by two candidates for the future of their city— one a desire to “protect” the character of the city, the other a pivot to manage the inevitable influx of new residents.

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Bruce Harrell (middle) with supporters at Tai Tung Restaurant on Oct. 24

By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY SEATTLE — Council President Lorena González pulled a campaign ad on Oct. 25—after calls from local Asian and

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Senate confirms Tana Lin as US judge in Seattle

Unleashing the power of the AAPI vote!

By GENE JOHNSON ASSOCIATED PRESS SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. Senate on Oct. 21 confirmed civil rights attorney Tana Lin as a federal judge in Seattle.

Lin, the president of the board of the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, will be the first former public defender and the first Asian American to serve as a federal judge in Washington state, said Democratic Sen. Patty Murray.

“Americans deserve a justice system that will uphold the rights of everyone, see LIN on 11

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By Janice Nesamani NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The 2020 census shows that Washington state has over 470,000 eligible Asian

American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters. In King County alone, AAPI citizens of voting age constitute a hefty see AAPI VOTES on 12

THE INSIDE STORY HEALTH Dining out? Be vaccinated or show a negative COVID test in King County 3

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COMMUNITY NEWS Gary Locke keynotes anti-hate summit 4

ON THE SHELF Standing strong in who you are 7

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■ NAMES IN THE NEWS Kim is NAPCA’s new president, CEO The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) announced on Oct. 22 the appointment of David L. Kim as its new president and Chief Executive Officer.

“We are excited to welcome David to NAPCA,” said Gie Kim, NAPCA’s Board chair. “We David L. Kim are confident that he will... lead us into the next phase of NAPCA’s contribution to preserving and promoting the dignity, well-being, and quality of life of the AANHPI population as they age.”

In a news release, Kim said, “Serving our seniors and their families and caregivers has become even more critical in light of the ongoing pandemic and the pernicious rise of anti-Asian hate and violence, especially against Asian seniors. It is with this mind that I will be focused on bringing together all of NAPCA’s stakeholders to improve the lives and well-being of all Americans of Asian descent.” 

Petty Officer 3rd Class Yingshi Ruan, a native of Bellevue, serves the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Sampson in Everett, as an aviation support equipment technician.

Ruan joined the Navy two years ago.

“I was interested in the VA loan to buy my first house,” said Ruan. “I’m looking to settle here in the Everett area.”

Ruan and other sailors have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.

“I was the Bluejacket of the Quarter this past summer,” said Ruan. “It was rewarding to see my hard work recognized.”

He added, “I’m proud to defend this nation.” 

Thu Nguyen (left) and Ken Lee (right)

of AAPI leaders… I have confidence that she will work to advance an inclusive, positive vision that supports the most vulnerable and voiceless.”

OCA also announced that Lee, who joined the nonprofit in 1997 as president of its Georgia chapter, will transition into the honorary role of CEO Emeritus. Lee will continue to advise OCA’s senior leadership, focus on special longterm projects, and maintain long-term relationships with OCA’s corporate partners, while stepping away from general operations. 

Ruan serves aboard Navy warship in Everett

Nguyen is youngest OCA executive director

On Nov. 1, Thu Nguyen will make history as the youngest ever executive director of OCA–Asian Pacific American Advocates and the first Vietnamese American to serve in that role.

The daughter of Vietnamese refugees, and currently OCA’s deputy executive director, Nguyen began her journey as an intern with the OCA-Greater Houston chapter.

OCA Chief Executive Officer Ken Lee said, “It has been a joy to see her rise as part of the next generation

Shah appointed to Seattle Redistricting Commission

Neelima Shah was one of four community members appointed in October by Seattle’s mayor and the City Council to serve on the Seattle Redistricting Commission.

The body is responsible for overseeing the development of new City Neelima Shah Council district lines in response to the completed 2020 Census.

Mayor Jenny Durkan called Shah “a trusted community leader who works tirelessly to make Seattle a thriving and equitable city.”

Shah also works at the Bullitt Foundation, where she works with partners to achieve the foundation’s goal of creating cities that are equitable, climate resilient, and healthy places to live.

She earned her Master of Public Administration at the University of Washington and her BA in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego. 

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Dining out? Be vaccinated or show a negative COVID test in King County King County’s vaccine verification policy went into effect on Oct. 25 for many indoor and outdoor venues.

Customers are now required to verify full vaccination status or a negative test to participate in outdoor public events of 500 or more people, and indoor entertainment and recreational establishments and events, such as live music, performing arts, gyms, restaurants, and bars.

This does not apply to outdoor dining, take-out customers, and places that aren’t primarily used as a restaurant, such as grocery stores.

“Vaccination is by far our best defense against COVID-19, and with over 87% of King County residents having received at least their first vaccine dose, this vaccine verification policy ensures we can protect our community’s health and economy,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine.

An analysis by the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation conducted for King County found that the vaccine verification policy at restaurants, bars, and gyms/fitness centers alone could have a significant positive impact in reducing infections, hospitalizations, and deaths.

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been hard at work getting ready to implement the new vaccine verification requirements to ensure that there are no surprises for staff or customers,” said Rachel Smith, president and CEO of the Seattle Metro Chamber. “Throughout the pandemic, businesses have continued to be innovative and resilient as they navigate ways to keep our community safe. As customers, please continue to support your local businesses and have patience and grace as businesses adjust to the health order.”

Public Health – Seattle & King County has created video resources, including an overview of what to expect and tips on how to save a vaccine card image for easy smartphone access. More resources are available at kingcounty.gov/verify, including translated materials in up to 17 languages.

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Gary Locke keynotes anti-hate summit “The strength of America is our diversity of people, ethnicities, cultures, languages, religions—this is the secret sauce of our dynamism and resilience,” said former Gov. Gary Locke in a speech last week.

The first Asian governor of Washington state gave the keynote speech on Oct. 18 at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit, a virtual conference dedicated to “honor the global victims of hate by breaking down silos, exchanging ideas, and engaging in prioritized actions against hate.” In his speech, Locke discussed the importance of fighting hate after the history of antiAsian sentiment in the U.S. and his own experience overcoming hate as an Asian American.

“The virus of hate threatens our safety, our institutions, our democracy, our freedoms, and not least, our common humanity. Let us commit ourselves to working together for a more peaceful, just, and loving world,” Locke said.

He described how diversity should be fostered in America, and that the differences in Americans is what makes the country a great place. He said that the right of every American to pursue their own destiny is what makes America great.

“How do we do this? How do we make real and lasting change?” Locke asked.

“We need new laws, procedures, and guardrails, but we also need to create the conditions and environment where peace, tolerance, and acceptance of differences are more attractive and more valued there than fear mongering, hate, and aggression.”

Locke brags a hefty resume, after serving as the first mainland Asian U.S. governor, Locke served as the U.S. Secretary of Commerce under the Obama administration, and then worked as the first ethnically Chinese U.S. Ambassador to China. Locke is currently serving as the interim president of Bellevue College.

Locke described how hate is corrosive to American democracy and over the last year, Asian hate has become more pronounced, and is the cumulative result of a history of anti-Asian sentiment in

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By Nicholas Pasion NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY

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the U.S. The National Coalition to stop Asian American Pacific Islander Hate received over 9,000 reports of discrimination between March 2020 and June 2021 from Asians in the U.S. Locke said the report is symbolic of increased discrimination against the AAPI community as a result of false coronavirus conspiracies.

“This unprecedented increase in violent crimes and harassment against Asians in America have over the past year been due in no small measure to the false and inflammatory rhetoric scapegoating and blaming of the Asian community for the coronavirus,” Locke said.

Locke said anti-Asian sentiment comes after a continued national rise of xenophobia levels after the United States government implemented xeneophobic ‘red scare’ tactics during the Cold War. Locke cited a report published by the Committee of 100, an AmericanChinese nonprofit organization, chaired

by Locke, that reported people who have Chinese names are arrested and punished at a higher level of severity than their Western-named counterparts.

Locke listed a string of brutal Asian American murders, where xenophobia and racism drove people to kill Asian Americans throughout history, like Vincent Chen, a Chinese American who was killed in Detroit in 1993 by

two white men, who believed he was of Japanese descent and blamed him for the declining auto industry in Detroit. He also cited the Atlanta spa-shootings, where six Asian women were brutally killed in

March by a white man who cited, “sexual addiction.”

“We are united here today in our sorrow and grief for what our peoples have suffered. And what so many people have suffered, simply because we worship differently, or love differently,” he said.

Locke recalled his own experience with racism and xenophobia, and his family’s immigrant story fueled his desire for public service. Locke said he felt proud of the progress his family made when he moved into the Washington state Governor’s Mansion in 1997, about one mile from where his grandfather used to sweep floors and wash dishes as a houseboy when he immigrated to the United States in the 1800s.

“I joke that it took our family 100 years to travel one mile. But what a journey it has been,” he said. “Our family story is the story of millions of families whose ancestors came to these shores from all around the world in search of freedom, opportunity, and equality.”  Nicholas can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

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Oklahoma lawmaker criticized for Asian American comment

By KEN MILLER ASSOCIATED PRESS OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Republican Oklahoma state senator is drawing criticism for referring to Asian Americans as “yellow families” during a legislative committee meeting on racial inequity.

Sen. Dave Rader of Tulsa made the comment Dave Rader on Oct. 20 to Oklahoma Policy Institute analyst Damion Shade following Shade’s comments during an

interim study on racial inequality in economics and the criminal justice system.

“It wasn’t until well into your presentation did you go to yellow families, you left yellow families out for quite a while,” Rader said.

“You mean Asian Americans?” Shade replied.

“You use black term, white term, brown term so I was just gonna jump in there with you,” Rader said, then began asking questions about Black families.

The word “yellow,” is considered a derogatory term when used in reference to East Asians. In the late 1800s, Chinese Americans were deemed the “yellow peril,” despite living in the United States for years.

Rader did not immediately reply to requests by The Associated Press for comment, but in a statement to KFOR said he has worked to remove barriers to success for all types of people.

“I’ve spent my entire life as a football coach and

‌asking‌ ‌about‌ ‌that‌ ‌issue.‌ ‌They‌ ‌are‌ ‌asking‌ ‌about‌ ‌ homelessness,‌ ‌race‌ ‌or‌ Both Harrell and González are ‌social‌ ‌justice,‌ ‌police‌ ‌reform,‌ ‌small‌ ‌business‌ ‌revitalization‌, ‌or‌ ‌climate‌ running to be Seattle’s next mayor.

During an Oct. 24 fundraiser at ‌change.‌” ‌ An open letter signed by more Tai Tung Restaurant, Harrell spoke exclusively to the Northwest Asian than 200 Asian community members Weekly and said that he was “sad and stated that the ad was “designed to invoke racial bias and stereotypes angry” when he first saw the ad.

“I want to run on issues and I that persist against Black men in would rather debate on policies with America.”

That letter campaign was organized my opponent. It’s a poor display of

by James Wong, Cindy Li, Tony Au, leadership.”

Back in 2017, when Harrell was Shiao-Yen Wu, and Dr. Xiao Ming in Seattle City Council president, he 24 hours.

It also said, “We as members of defended then-mayor Ed Murray over sexual assault accusations. González the Chinese American community was the first council member to call of Seattle experienced similar for Murray’s resignation, Harrell did race-based fear mongering from not. Instead, he suggested Murray González’s consultant in 2017 when shouldn’t be judged “for something she worked for then mayoral candidate that happened 33 years ago or maybe Cary Moon” who advocated for a foreign buyers tax. The letter said didn’t happen.”

Caitlin F. in González’s ad, says, it “was a thinly veiled xenophobic “I was sexually assaulted five years and discriminatory attack on false ago. The person who attacked me was stereotypes of Asians and Chinese never prosecuted. So it was horrifying people.”

This ad was pulled due to the to me to hear Harrell defend Ed Murray, saying people shouldn’t be hundreds of citizens who publicly judged by what they’ve done in the denounced this kind of racism, said community member Elaine Ikoma past.”

Local Black community leaders Ko. “Again and again, we must continue said that González’s ad preyed on fear and racial stereotypes—in this to call it out,” Ko told the Northwest case—a white woman trying to Asian Weekly. “In this case, this city connect her trauma as a victim of will not tolerate racist ads straight out assault to the unrelated actions of of the Republican playbook, but in this case, sadly, between progressives Harrell, who is Black.

In pulling the ad off the air, and people of color. This election is González said she stood by the core about the issues and the differences message in her ad, but said it should between the candidates, as it should have centered on a survivor of color always be.”

Poll results released on Oct. 19 instead of a white woman.

“I invite my opponent to directly by Northwest Progressive Institute respond to the thousands of people showed Harrell had a double digit in our city who were harmed by lead over González.

48% of 617 likely voters in Seattle his deliberate choices to discredit survivors and defend those accused said they were voting for Harrell for of sexual assault to protect people in mayor, while 32% said they were voting for González. 18% said they power,” she said of Harrell.

“It‌ ‌is‌ ‌sort‌ ‌of‌ ‌politicizing‌ ‌victims‌ were not sure and 2% said they would ‌of‌ ‌sexual‌ ‌violence‌ ‌and‌ ‌t rying‌ ‌to‌ ‌prey‌ not cast a vote for the city’s top elected ‌upon‌ people’s‌ ‌fears‌ ‌to‌ ‌say‌ ‌don’t‌ ‌vote‌ position.  ‌for‌ ‌that‌ ‌person,‌ ‌vote‌ ‌for‌ ‌me,” Harrell said.‌ ‌“The‌ ‌only‌ ‌one‌ ‌retraumatizing‌ Ruth can be reached at ‌victims‌ ‌is‌ ‌her‌ ‌bringing‌ ‌this‌ ‌up‌ editor@nwasianweekly.com. ‌constantly‌ ‌because‌ ‌people‌ ‌are‌ ‌not‌ HARRELL from 1

educator, fostering opportunities for individuals of every race and background,“ Rader said.

Oklahoma Democratic Party Chair Alicia Andrews, who said she lives in Rader’s Senate district, said that it’s frustrating Rader would make such a comment during a study on racial inequality.

“I reiterate the call I made this spring urging all our elected leaders in the Legislature to take diversity, equity and inclusive training,” Andrews said. “I am disappointed that they don’t have the vernacular to discuss issues that affect all Oklahomans.“ Democratic state Rep. Cyndi Munson of Oklahoma City, an Asian American, told KFOR that Rader’s words were upsetting.

“I remember people asking me if my dad had ‘yellow fever’ because my mother is Korean,” Munson said.

“While it may not be intentional, that doesn’t mean that harm isn’t caused.” 

■ BRIEFLY SPL hours and services The Seattle Public Library (SPL) wants your input on when you want your neighborhood library to be open.

In 2019, Seattle voters overwhelmingly passed a levy to expand the Seattle Public Library’s hours and services, as well as ending overdue fines. Now that all Library locations are reopened, it is planning ahead for how to use levy-supported funds to expand hours and wants to hear from you.

Take the brief survey, offered in eight languages, at spl.org/ LevySurvey between now and Nov. 8. You can also go to a nearby branch and take it on a library computer, or request a printed version of the survey.

Library staff are on hand to help with any questions at 206-3864636. 

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■ ON THE SHELF Standing strong in who you are

By Samantha Pak NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY THE HEART PRINCIPLE

By Helen Hoang Berkley, 2021 After violinist Anna Sun accidentally becomes a viral sensation on YouTube, she’s left burnt out and incapacitated by the mounting pressure to replicate the moment. And then her longtime boyfriend tells her he wants an open relationship before fully committing. Hurt and angry, Anna decides if that’s what he wants, then she wants that too and embarks on a quest to have a string of one-night stands.

That’s all easier said than done, especially once she meets Quan Diep. With his tattoos and motorcycle, he appears to be ideally unacceptable. But when their first, second, and third attempts fail, Anna realizes that being with Quan is more than just about sex. He accepts her as she is and understands her better than anyone.

Since Hoang’s debut novel, which takes place in the same universe as “Heart Principle,” I’ve been looking forward to Quan’s story. Like Anna, he’s been out of the dating game for a few years—thanks to some health issues, in his case. It was great to see my favorite character in the series finally find love.

Although, I’ll admit, it would’ve been nice to see a little more growth and development on how Quan dealt with the aftermath of his illness.

While this may be Quan’s story, Hoang focuses more on Anna’s journey as she discovers things about herself that help explain some of her personal struggles over the years. As she’s done in the past, Hoang does a great job of showing readers what it’s like to live on the autism spectrum and some of the very real things people may experience in certain situations. Some of what Anna goes through reflects some of Hoang’s own experiences and it shows as readers can really feel Anna’s pain and feel empathy for anyone in her situation. This made it all the more empowering and satisfying as Anna learns about herself and develops more agency over her life to find her voice and speak up for herself. see SHELF on 14

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Whether or not you like “Dune” the movie depends on you

By Kai Curry NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Duh, you might be thinking.

Of course, whether or not I like a movie is totally subjective and based on me. But not entirely. Some movies are dubbed classics and nearly everyone likes them, while other movies are quirky cult-classics that only a select few enjoy. But whether or not you will like 2021’s “Dune,” the newest attempt to put Frank Herbert’s story on the big screen, depends very much on who you are and what you bring to the movie.

Do you like “The Hobbit” and “Lord of the Rings” movie saga? The structure of “Dune” is similar, as it is really just an installment of a longer, already planned, movie sequence.

“Dune” does not cover the entire story, and so just be ready for it to end, like “The Hobbit” did, with you hanging.

Do you like “Star Wars” and “Game of Thrones?” This “Dune” movie has been called a combination of both, and I agree. In fact, there are some blatant nods to “Star Wars” in several scenes, where I just about got chills with the clever, and I hope on purpose, cues that were given. For example, Duncan Idaho, played by Jason Momoa, flies in on his spaceship and disembarks, all cocky, and starts working on his ship, just like when Han Solo arrived on the Millennium Falcon. The resemblance continues as Idaho jibes with the young Paul Atreides, our hero, played

by Timothée Chalamet, who could very well be standing in for Luke Skywalker.

Where “Game of Thrones” comes in is with the warring “Houses” of the story, some of which are definitely bloodthirsty and darn kinky. It’s a political story, which can be very foreboding, about House Atreides, who is invited by the Emperor (Sith Lord Palpatine) to take over the planet Arrakis, after House Harkonnen, who has grown quite rich and headstrong mining that planet’s main commodity— “spice”—is seemingly kicked out.

They have done so at the expense of the planet’s native population—the Fremen—one of whom is a lovely desert nymph played by Spiderman’s girlfriend, Zendaya, who Paul has been having psychic dreams about. see DUNE on 13

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Seattle Asian community denounces Lorena Gonzales’ racist ads against Bruce Harrell Oct. 24, 2021 Dear Sir or Madam, Political campaigns provide the public an opportunity to better understand and evaluate candidates running for office. They are a necessary part of our democracy.

Unfortunately, in Seattle’s mayoral race, City Council President Lorena Gonzalez and her paid consultants have resorted to racist fear mongering tactics. A new ad linking Bruce Harrell to the trauma of a victim of sexual assault is designed to invoke racial bias and stereotypes that persist against Black men in America.

It is wrong. It is dangerous and it must stop.

Council President Gonzalez, Seattle deserves better from you.

Unfortunately, we as members of the Chinese American community of Seattle experienced similar race-based fear mongering from Gonzalez’s consultant in 2017 when she worked for then mayoral candidate Cary Moon. Moon advocated at the time for imposing a “foreign buyers tax” on housing purchases in Seattle. Such a policy was a thinly veiled xenophobic and discriminatory attack on false stereotypes of Asians and Chinese people in our community. At the time, Moon suggested rising home prices in nearby Vancouver could be attributed to Chinese buyers and that Seattle could be their next target.

As a community, we voiced our strong objection to these assertions in 2017. Today, with the same consultant using similar race baiting tactics against Bruce Harrell, we feel compelled to speak up again and denounce Lorena Gonzalez and urge her to immediately pull the ads off the air.

We stand with Bruce Harrell and the Black community of Seattle.  The people listed are the ones who support the above letter and ask for the immediate removal of Lorena’s racist ads.

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Survivors speak out about Bruce Harrell and gender-based violence As survivors of gender-based violence, we want to raise our voices in response to Bruce Harrell’s attempts to silence us and the many other voices of victims who have suffered at the hands of their abusers. We are waiting for Harrell to apologize for his actions and take responsibility for the harm he is perpetuating on survivors.

We know the first-hand impacts and long-term effects of sexual assault/sexual harassment. Regardless of your race, statements from the victim or survivor must always be taken seriously and not lightly. Saying it may or may not have happened is a common way of discrediting the

LIN from 1 not just the wealthy and well-connected,” Murray said. “Building a more fair and just court system starts by appointing more public defenders and more civil rights lawyers—like Ms. Lin—as judges.”

The 55-year-old Lin helped challenge former President Donald Trump’s travel ban and has represented workers in employment

survivor. The trauma of the assault/harassment is only compounded when the victim/survivor is looked down upon, blamed instead of being supported, or told that it was a long time ago.

As survivors, we have not forgotten what happened to us even though for one of us it has been decades. For some of us, we still live in fear for our lives which is the reason we cannot sign with our last names. However, we know that thousands of victims could sign this letter as every 68 seconds, someone is sexually assaulted in the U.S. and 90% of adult rape victims are female. But because of our rape culture, so many victims/survivors

discrimination cases, including immigrant farmworkers in Washington state who were cheated out of wages.

President Joe Biden has said he wants his nominees to bring more professional and demographic diversity to the federal courts. Murray and Sen. Maria Cantwell recommended Lin’s appointment after Lin was chosen by a judicial merit selection panel.

are afraid to speak out.

If you are not a victim or survivor, at least be respectful and try to support them instead of belittling or blaming them.  Emma C. Nini P. Lorena A. Susan B. Annaliza G. Maureen A. Karen V.

Civil rights groups cheered her confirmation, which came on a 52-45 vote.

“Tana Lin is a trailblazing lawyer and exactly what we need to ensure that our federal courts benefit from a diversity of perspectives,” said Christopher Kang, chief counsel of the progressive legal reform group Demand Justice.

Lin began her career as a public defender in Washington, D.C., before becoming a

trial attorney in the employment litigation section of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division.

She emigrated from Taiwan at age 3 and spoke only Mandarin at home before being enrolled in school.

She attended Cornell University and New York University School of Law. 

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“We are starting to see more mainstreaming of AAPIs in the political system and that is a good thing for us.”

— Varun Nikore President of the AAPI Victory Fund Varun Nikore

AAPI VOTES from 1 14% of the electorate which means on Nov. 2, we have a strong say on who enters public office and what causes those officials choose to espouse.

President of the AAPI Victory Fund, Varun Nikore, whose organization aims to mobilize eligible AAPI voters and encourage more AAPIs to run for public office, digs into the data to highlight the inherent strength of the community on the local, state, and national arena.

“In the last national election, the AAPI community closed an almost 15-17 point undervoting gap in almost one election cycle,” Nikore said. “It’s never happened before in the history of our country!”

He points out that less than 0.2% of all philanthropies invest in AAPI causes and the same is true for political causes. “Our estimate shows that less than 0.2% of campaign dollars of the $14 billion were spent on AAPIs in the previous national election.”

“We still didn’t get invested in during the last election, but we self-organized and over delivered. Certain analysts even credit us for flipping Arizona and Georgia for Joe Biden,” he said.

Off-year elections, like the one on Nov. 2, tend to be bell weathers for federal elections the following year, and Nikore points out that this election will show whether the AAPI voter momentum, that picked up after the wave of anti-Asian hate, will continue to be a factor.

To him, Donald Trump, as well as the signing of very restrictive abortion rights in Texas, are major drivers for AAPI voters.

Nikore sees a national trend with more AAPIs running for mayor, perhaps as a stepping stone, but certainly as a legitimate pathway to public service.

He points out that earlier AAPIs ran for mayor in smaller towns or primarily blue states, but this year, in addition to Bruce Harrell in Seattle, you see Aftab Pureval running for mayor in Cincinnati and Michelle Wu in Boston.

“Their breakthrough speaks volumes to our ability as AAPIs to break through entrenched machine politics and play our own machine politics.” Nikore added, llThe first Asian American elected governor on the mainland United States and first Chinese American elected state governor in the U.S., Gary Locke has noticed the large turnout of AAPI voters made the difference in the final outcome of some very close races in the past year.

SHELF from 7 THE JASMINE PROJECT

By Meredith Ireland Simon & Schuster Books, 2021 Things are going well for Jasmine Yap. The Korean American adoptee is about to graduate from high school and in the fall, she’s set to move in with her long-time boyfriend, Paul, and start the nursing program at the local community college. But when she catches Paul cheating, Jasmine’s world is shaken.

While she may be heartbroken, Jasmine’s huge extended Filipino-Italian family thinks this is exactly what she needs—to see that she deserves more and deserves better.

The only problem is she’s not willing to meet anyone new.

So the family takes it upon themselves to arrange for Jasmine to meet three boys—without realizing she’s being set up. What follows are meet cutes, pre-arranged run-ins, and dates a la “The Bachelorette.”

While the premise of “The Jasmine Project” (the book, as well as her family’s plot) may seem cutesy and silly— and there are definitely those moments—they’re also about a young woman learning her worth, coming into her own, and going after what she wants. Jasmine is a kind, giving, and loving person with a huge heart, but thanks to two incidents in middle school, she doesn’t believe she deserves to be fully loved or to go after her dreams. Her family’s

“It is very encouraging to see greater participation and interest from AAPI voters. It demonstrates we have political power. Knowing that we have political power, we should use it, especially if we care about issues facing our community, region, or nation,” Locke said.

Locke is pleased to see more Asian Americans running for office, whether it’s the school board, city council, members of Congress, or even president of the United States.

“Throughout my eight years in office, I tried to be the most effective and respected governor knowing that if I could, I would have the type of reputation that encouraged more Asian Americans to run for office and make it easier for Asian American candidates,” Locke said.

He feels the divisive rhetoric over the last seven years, especially during the pandemic, made it more legitimate for people to show discriminatory attitudes and disrespect toward AAPIs and that manifested in blatant violence against the AAPI community.

He states that around the time of Covid, the AAPI Hate organization documented around 9,000 reports of violence against Asian Americans in one year.

“The first six months of 2021 equal all of the reports of violence for the year before,” Locke said.

“This has created activism especially among the young, who are demanding action from government officials, that we be treated as loyal American citizens, contributing members who helped create the prosperity and security of the U.S., and not be vilified.”

Locke is pleased to see the activism.

“AAPI voters have to get involved if we care about what is happening in our communities or country. Whether it is anti-Asian violence, having safe streets and sufficient police, smart policing, a good education system, to having opportunities for good pay and nice jobs for our families, we have to make sure we elect people that have these issues and priorities that match ours,” Locke added.

Bruce Harrell, who has set his sights on being Seattle’s next mayor, feels that the spike in violence that Asian Americans recently experienced is certainly not new and familiar to the Black community.

“Data suggests nearly a third of Asians are fearful for their safety because of the anti-Asian hate violence,” Harrell said.

Having grown up in a Japanese and Black family, Harrell said, “When communities are intentional about joining

shenanigans, as high-handed and extreme as they may be, are well intentioned. They just want her to see herself the way they see her.

The story also shows readers what an unhealthy relationship can look like—specifically between two young people. As an adult reader, I could see that Jasmine’s relationship with Paul was going down an abusive path and I appreciated that Ireland included this in a story geared toward young adults, to show them how you should and shouldn’t be treated. It’s a dark topic, but Ireland doesn’t delve into things too deeply, focusing more on how Jasmine feels in and out of the relationship. But it’s enough to get readers thinking, reflecting, and recognizing when something’s not right about the relationship.

THE BAD MUSLIM DISCOUNT

By Syed M. Masood Doubleday, 2021 In 1995, as fundamentalism began to take root in Pakistan, teenager Anvar Faris and his family—not quite unanimously—decide to leave their home in Karachi to start over in California. When they get there, Anvar’s deeply devout mother and model-Muslim brother are the first to adjust to American life, while Anvar’s more laidback father initially struggles. As for Anvar, he commits to (and takes pride in) being a bad Muslim.

Meanwhile, halfway across the world, a young Safwa is

39 YEARS one another, better understanding their differences, they understand what they have in common and that is when the magic occurs.

“We start frequenting each other’s restaurants, social clubs, and organizations. We start unifying our energy around a common goal and we have so many common goals.”

Harrell finds the partnerships, voter turnout, and civic engagement in the Asian community inspirational.

“Historically, members of the AAPI community thought a wise course of action would be to stay under the radar and simply work hard,” Harrell said. “Their role in political discourse was ambiguous at best.”

Harrell recalls that AAPIs witnessed Executive Order 9066. They remember the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.

“They have seen how laws have worked to their detriment and believed that if they were patriotic and worked hard that things would be okay.”

He continued, “Now, they realize the power of the vote and the power of representation and the power of political discourse and this is where good things can happen for all communities.”

Harrell harkens back to when Locke was elected governor and the effect it had on politics.

“Sometimes it takes representation to matter, and I know that my candidacy has excited members of the African and Asian American communities,” Harrell said. “I have been warmly received and am very proud of how these communities have catapulted my visibility in this race.”

Joe Nguyen, the first Vietnamese American elected to the Washington State Senate, whose hat is in the race for King County Executive, feels fortunate to have an AAPI community rich with experiences and talent in Washington, but feels that in order to make sure our voices are prioritized—we need to vote.

“We need leaders who reflect our community and the way for that to happen is to get engaged. It is an honor to serve alongside Representative Thai as the first Vietnamese legislators in Washington state. We may be the first state legislators, but cannot be the last,” Nguyen said. Seeing more AAPIs engaged on issues that are important to the community fills Nguyen with hope.

“Possibly more important than the issues themselves, is proving that we are more powerful than even we could’ve imagined. It’s a shift from feeling as if we’re guests in this country to owning the fact that we belong.” Nguyen added, “My hope is that we continue to grow and build on the work from our elders who came before us to create an inclusive and welcoming state.”

A father to three children, Nguyen believes that the people we elect now as a community will have an impact on our future and our kid’s futures.

“We need leaders who are engaged and willing to do the work in order for our region to grow and prosper. We may not always agree on every issue, but it is important for us to vote and for people who we believe will represent our values.”  Janice can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

living in war-torn Baghdad with her grieving, conservative father. Their path to the United States is very different and much more dangerous.

When Anvar and Safwa meet about two decades later, their worlds become intertwined in a way that will shake their community and families to the core.

“Bad Muslim Discount” follows two young Muslims from the 1990s to 2016 as they make their way to the United States from their respective homelands, and their families as well. Despite their different backgrounds and journeys, Anvar and Safwa share one thing in common. From a young age, they often questioned—sometimes just to themselves—the traditions of their cultures, communities, and religion. I really appreciated this as it shows readers you shouldn’t just take things at face value and that you don’t have to do something just because it’s tradition.

As we follow Anvar and Safwa’s journeys, we see them become strong adults and more sure of themselves and who they are.

Another thing I enjoyed about this story was how Masood showed readers that—like in any religion and culture—there are different ways to be Muslim. The title of the book may have “Bad Muslim” in it, but what he does here is really show how multifaceted the community and its individual members are.  Samantha can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

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By Sun Lee Chang Rat—Even from humble beginnings, much is possible. Don’t discount the power of ambition and persistence.

Dragon—Despite what you may have said in the past, your presence should speak volumes about where you stand now.

Monkey—An opportunity to do something different will soon present itself. Only do it if it feels like the right time.

Ox—Choose your destination wisely. Consider what awaits you and whether it’s worth the effort to go.

Snake—Are you looking to carve out a little extra space? Start by clearing away things that you don’t need.

Rooster—Fitting in shouldn’t be too hard for you. In fact, it might actually be more fun to stand out.

Tiger—Do you feel like you are stuck in a rut?

Try something other than your usual standby for a change.

Horse—Has someone put you on the spot?

Luckily, you know how to shine when the pressure is on.

Dog—There is no good reason to get pulled into someone else’s drama. Keep a healthy distance if you can.

Rabbit —Cutting a problem down to size is easier than you think. Take the time to plan out a sound strategy.

Goat—The best ideas aren’t necessarily new ones. With a few modifications, an existing design could actually be made better.

Pig—You have been able to do quite a lot recently, but pace yourself so that you can finish strong.

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DUNE from 8 Paul is the at-first reluctant Atreides heir, raised by his parents with dual purposes—his father would just like him to be a good son and maybe take over after him. But his mother is a member of the Bene Gesserit, advisors of a sort to the Emperor, basically witches, who have designs of their own and have been not just waiting for but deliberately breeding over generations for a Messiah to arrive.

I hope you’re with me so far because that’s just some of the story. Which brings me to the third question: did you read the books and more importantly, if you did, what did you like about them? It’s not always that important to read the book before you watch a movie. But for “Dune,” I would suggest you at least brief yourself a little bit before you go see it if you don’t want to get lost. I don’t think “Dune” is solely for lovers of the original books, but I do think that will be one of its main audiences. The others who will enjoy it will be from the above categories—lovers of other similar stories. It has an old-fashioned feel, with ideals of duty and loyalty to one’s leader, that are not seen as much these days. And it really does require you to learn a whole new world.

Some lovers of the book have complained that “Dune” does not have enough of the intellectual conversations that the books are known for (it’s a very cerebral series), but I didn’t find this to be a problem.

Key lines were taken, I am sure, nearly verbatim from the books, and given at just the right times. There was a little bit of trouble with the sound mixing, as an overlapping effect was used of people talking at different volumes, all prophesy-like, and it was hard to dissect. These same book fans have complained that “Dune” is too much of an action movie, with a lot of emphasis on explosions, and I disagree here as well. I did get a bit sick of the constant footage of giant spaceships landing and taking off,

and I can attest that director and screenwriter Denis Villeneuve, of “Blade Runner 2049,” has a thing for LARGE BUILDINGS. But other than that, I thought “Dune” was a great mix of action, sci-fi, and character-driven story.

The argument with “Dune” is whether it

follows the form or the spirit of the books, and that will depend on what you liked about them in the first place. I was thrilled by tiny reminders that surfaced of details I had forgotten. “Oh yeah!” moments, such as an assassination attempt on Paul using a tiny robotic insect thingee, told me that Villeneuve did a good job. And I appreciated that the movie takes its time. It can be confusing, yet this version does its utmost to avoid that by taking us carefully through events. Because of this, though, “Dune” is slow. But I prefer that over the mish-mosh mess that was the 1984 version, the only appeal of which, for me, was the presence of Sting, and that still didn’t make it worth watching. Also, this new version turns down the grossness—thank you—but still creates a convincing alien landscape.

There was one scene where they didn’t drag out and I wish they had. A lot of us are familiar with the iconic “box” that Paul must put his hand in, and which may or may not contain a nasty bitey monster. The nature of this test is that the monster inside this box isn’t

necessarily there but just in Paul’s mind—it is a psychological test of one’s ability to master fear, a main theme of the story being that if you can’t do that, then you aren’t fit to lead.

The box scene was everything that was Herbert’s Dune series—it sucked you into its unique, intense universe and you didn’t come out until the story was finished. The box scene was also reflective of what was popular at the time—as we all recall Luke was sent

by Yoda to “master his fear” in the caves of Dagobah.

Is “Dune” perfect? No. Is it better than the last attempt? A million times. Stephen Colbert, a fan, has called it “big and beautiful,” and it is. If you like to learn about new worlds, if you like a bit of “Star Wars,” “The Hobbit,” and “Game of Thrones,” along with good acting and stunning scenery— and if you like, well, dunes, as this is a love song to the desert—then put on some comfy clothes and go for it.  Kai can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

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Josh Amato, a small business owner and city planning commissioner, and Amy Lam, the creative director for the Museum of History and Industry, are responding to concerns about congestion and growth in a city with one of the highest median incomes in the country.

Amato wants a major devotion of funds, including increased taxes and the diversion of existing taxes, toward roads.

Lam argues that “municipal broadband,” in which the city invests in fiber optics for all residents, will better meet the needs of post-pandemic life in which IT workers and other residents will be working from home more regularly.

DEVELOPMENT Amato’s foremost slogan is to “stop unsustainable growth and end over-development.” On his campaign website, he contends that any “highdensity housing” should be built in areas that are “within transit centers.”

Sammamish is not, he said.

Rather, he vows to help current homeowners with easing building permits, citing the example of how onerous it was for him to install a hot tub in his own home.

But Lam said that Sammamish has no choice but to absorb more population because it is mandated under state law—the Washington State Growth Management Act. Under her proposal, she would support a pre-existing plan to build a “Town Center” with mixed-use units.

Her argument is that those living in such units would bring fewer cars into the area than continued development of one-family homes, which constitute the current trend in city development.

The current city council has spent $4 million in attorney’s fees to stop the Town Center Plan, which was approved in 2008, “with broad public support,” according to her website.

Amato has argued that such a plan would, in fact, only increase congestion. His plan is to encourage smaller dwellings.

“Developers build what will return

the highest profit. In most cases, that means they build massive houses on tiny lots (overdevelopment). I believe city regulations need to be updated to end this practice and I am proud we have been working toward that on the Planning Commission,” he wrote in response to emailed questions. “I am also a strong advocate of Cottage Housing … housing that is smaller in square footage will be more affordable.”

POLICING In Amato’s vision for the future, Sammamish would have more police on the streets. He said one sergeant and two officers have already been added to the force, but they won’t be available until next year.

“At this time, I believe we are wellserved by our contract for police services with the King County Sheriff’s Office, but I will not be complacent,” he said on his website.

Lam argues that the crime rate is exceedingly low—1.7 incidents per 1,000 residents—but she does support an increase in staffing so that those serving can have more time for training and less need for overtime.

She said, unlike Amato, she does not support an “increased police presence.”

Both say that the crimes in the city are mostly property crimes—car prowling or stealing mail or packages.

For Amato, the answer could involve giving more power to the police, such as arming them with automatic license plate readers, although he said he was raising it only for consideration.

“This could be a solution to give police the evidence they need to make arrests and deter crime,” he wrote on his website.

For Lam, however, she puts the responsibility more in the hands of the citizens.

“Police presence also doesn’t absolve us of the responsibility of locking car doors, shutting garage doors, removing packages from porches, and not leaving valuables in cars overnight. In my neighborhood, only half the mailboxes are locking ones,” she wrote on her website.

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As for personal values, Amato emphasizes transparency. He promises that many issues will be put up for citywide vote before being enacted into policy.

He devotes a significant portion of his website to his family background, which was often disrupted, involving a mother that was murdered, a divorce, moving to multiple schools, and a time in a facility that now describes itself as using equine therapy, but where staff were accused of torturing children, according to a link provided by his website.

“I fully believe the allegations … based on my experience, but they were not that bad while I was there,” he said.

The Northwest Asian Weekly asked how he had handled the trauma of growing up under those circumstances.

“You learn by doing and living through it. Everyone goes through difficult times in their lives, it’s how you respond to it and what you do next that defines who you are. Sometimes I responded well and sometimes I didn’t.

I could have easily gone down a terrible path and I didn’t. I had good people around me to help guide me and provide perspective,” he said.

As for Lam, she kept coming back to the theme of inclusion. Her parents opened the first Chinese restaurant in Saginaw, Michigan. She and her brother were the only Asians in high school, which led her to choose Brandeis for college, where there were no fraternities and sororities.

“They can exclude you based on how you look.”

When she sensed she was being discriminated against when applying for a teaching job at Western Washington University (she has a Master’s in Graphic Design from Yale), she accused the institution of systemic racism.

“This was the genesis of what made me want to get involved,” she said.

Amato has been involved in politics for at least a decade and met his wife while working on the gubernatorial campaign of Rob McKenna. She was the finance director.

The contest has also involved negative campaigning.

Lam said she originally focused on the issues, without mentioning her opponent. But Amato has been taking her words out of context to misrepresent her positions.

In response, she said she has been forced to “speak out,” contending that his misrepresentation of her carries over to his own background.

On her website, she shares material from a Sammamish blog that seems to suggest Amato downplayed the severity of an arrest in 2009. In addition, the outlet shows a 2010 email that Amato sent on behalf of Republican Dick Muri, who was running for Congress. The email was asking for the endorsement of Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC), a group that is virulently anti-immigration and has been found by the Anti-Defamation League to be favored by white supremacist groups and NeoNazis.

Amato, responding to several queries, said he did not know why the blog, the Sammamish Comment, had “decided to smear” him.

“The Comment wanted to create a narrative from the 2009 incident … to paint me as a racist to smear me.

In 2010, I was working for a long-shot congressional campaign and submitted the candidate’s responses to ALIPAC, as I did for the dozens of questionnaires we received. My “connection” to that group is no greater than a single email I sent on behalf of my boss over a decade ago,” he wrote.

“In looking at what they promote, no, I don’t agree with them. Their policy positions are unrealistic and unhelpful and their rhetoric is hurtful and often hateful,” he said.  Mahlon can be contacted at info@nwasianweekly.com.

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By Andrew Hamlin NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Up until recently, the notion of spending an evening in an art gallery alone, forcibly sequestered from anyone else while you regard the exhibits, would have seemed at least mildly far out.

But that’s what Kenneth Huntington, purveyor of Pioneer Square’s Phantom Realms gallery, proposes, as a crucial bit of what he’s dubbed the “King Virus” exhibit.

The COVID-19 epidemic played havoc with Huntington’s original schedule. He wanted to open on March 5—as much as it has with anything else in Washington state.

The rescheduling gave him time to think on the state of affairs in China, where several of the exhibit’s artists reside.

“I was following the news and social media about the virus since the day Wuhan was completely quarantined,” he explained. “I wasn’t surprised to see how quickly Seattle started issuing guidelines to contain the spread.

“I was also alarmed to learn how strong censorship is in China. It’s clear that Chinese voices are not being fully heard. Instead of backing down, I decided to use this unfortunate circumstance as a strength… We live in a hyper-connected world with needless barriers to our communication and I’ve seen firsthand how many people in the Asian community in Seattle have been hurt socially here in Washington. I want to welcome artists in the Chinese community to participate and be welcome, along with other people from around the world. The name ‘King Virus’ is a play on words because ‘corona’ means ‘crown’ in Latin.”

The curator reached out to some Chinese artists he’d known before the outbreak.

Xiaoyuan Shan, a Wuhan resident, used her six-week quarantine as an opportunity to create illustrations. In addition to her art career, she owns a small Western restaurant in Shuhan, which allows her some perspective on Western ways and means.

Theophile Signard, a Frenchman living

in China for 12 years now, focuses his imagination and his powerful images on the personal protective equipment we see healthcare workers wear when dealing with the virus. He’s featured prominently in the promotional materials for the show.

Mark Montgomery, a longtime resident of Shanghai, found himself stuck in Vietnam due to travel restrictions. He’s currently working with only one sketchbook and his smartphone. All three artists discussed their situation with Huntington over the computer, and all three contributed written statements to go along with their work.

Huntington allows that he isn’t sure how the installation will open, given current restrictions. But, he added, “We’re looking at the possibility of doing 360-degree photography, live streaming, and investigating what digital environments are available. It all depends on the technologies we choose.”

As for the sequestering, he continued, that’s another possibility on the line.

“If city guidelines continue to allow, we will keep selling tickets on our website where we’ll ‘quarantine’ you in the gallery for an hour if you want to be one of the few to visit in person while event restrictions are in place.” The cost of such social distancing: $50 or so.

Asked how he’s coping personally with the current situation, Huntington mentions a lot of hand-washing and “finally seeing the value of taking my shoes off at the door.”

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art. And he’s satisfied to have connected with such promising artists—the three mentioned earlier, plus a number of local talents, to be named later—in the course of his mission.

“I have been excited at how meaningful it’s felt working with the international community. When the world normalizes, I will continue to reach out and think globally as an art curator. International artists have been an absolute joy and

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