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Endorsements Here are the Northwest Asian Weekly publisher's choices for the Nov. 3, 2020 November election ballot.
FEDERAL
FREE 38 YEARS YOUR VOICE
Marilyn Strickland First Korean American congresswoman?
President/Vice President Joseph R. Biden / Kamala D. Harris
By Kai Curry NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY
Congressional District 7, U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal
“There is a lot to be done. COVID-19 economic recovery, racial inequity. It’s humbling to see that, for my candidacy as a woman who is half Korean and half Black, the enthusiasm extends beyond the district…What it means to finally have representation—that’s a big deal that sometimes gets overlooked,” Marilyn Strickland told the Northwest Asian Weekly. The Democratic hopeful for Washington’s 10th Congressional District is running for the seat, which is being vacated by Denny Heck, who is now running for Lieutenant Governor. If elected, Strickland will be the first Black woman from the Pacific Northwest and the first Korean American woman in Congress. “You’re representing your district and your state, but your presence at the table
Congressional District 8, U.S. Representative Kim Schrier Congressional District 9, U.S. Representative Adam Smith Congressional District 10, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland
STATE RACES Governor Jay Inslee Lt. Governor Denny Heck Secretary of State Kim Wyman State Treasurer Duane Davidson State Auditor Pat (Patrice) McCarthy Attorney General Bob Ferguson
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King County Elections on early voter turnout: Keep ’em coming!
THE INSIDE STORY
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal
ON THE SHELF
Book recommendations: Encounters with other worlds
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler Legislative District 1, State Representative Pos. 1 Davina Duerr Legislative District 11, State Senator Bob Hasegawa Legislative District 11, State Representative Pos. 1 Zack Hudgins Legislative District 32, State Representative Pos. 1 Cindy Ryu Legislative District 33, State Representative Pos. 2 Mia Su-Ling Gregerson see ENDORSEMENTS on 11
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King County Elections (KCE) tweeted on Oct. 20 that it picked up an estimated 164,000 ballots from drop boxes in the first five days after mailing out the ballots. “That’s more than 10x the previous record and is AMAZING. Keep 'em coming! We're now picking up at least twice a day at all boxes with more for our higher traffic locations,” it said. KCE mailed out nearly 1.4 million ballots to registered voters across King County last week for this year’s general election. King County is projecting 90% for this election, or approximately 1,287,000 ballots returned. This would be a record-breaking turnout with the previous high of 85% in 2012. Director Julie Wise said, “Our state has layers upon layers of physical and cyber security measures in place to protect
your vote and our elections. We’ve got this.” Featuring an 18-inch ballot, this year’s election is comprised of 64 races, including a total of 118 federal and state candidates. There are 22 measures, with 16 local and six state. Included are state, county, city, school, and special purpose district measures. If you haven’t already received your ballot, call KCE at 206-296-VOTE (8683). Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, Nov. 3, or returned to one of the 73 ballot drop box locations across the county. The deadline to register to vote online is Oct. 26. Voters can register and vote through 8 p.m. on Election Day at any of KCE’s Vote Center locations around King County.
AT THE MOVIES
“Coming Home Again”: Wayne Wang weighs in on food, and family
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AAPI candidates
Kamala Harris
Pramila Jayapal
Marilyn Strickland
Chirayu Patel
Davina Duerr
Cindy Ryu
Mia Gregerson
Sharon Santos
My-Linh Thai
Vandana Slatter
Here’s a look at all the AAPI candidates who are on the November ballot.
FEDERAL
STATE Insurance Commissioner Chirayu Avinash Patel
Vice President Kamala Harris
Legislative District 1, State Representative Pos. 1 Davina Duerr
Congressional District 7, U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal
Legislative District 11, State Senator Bob Hasegawa
Congressional District 10, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland
Legislative District 32, State Representative Pos. 1 Cindy Ryu
Bob Hasegawa
Legislative District 33, State Representative Pos. 2 Mia Su-Ling Gregerson Legislative District 37, State Representative Pos. 1 Sharon Tomiko Santos Legislative District 41, State Representative Pos. 2 My-Linh Thai Legislative District 48, State Representative Pos. 1 Vandana Slatter If there are any AAPI candidates we missed, please let us know at editor@nwasianweekly.com.
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■ LOCAL NEWS Fight at Renton Sikh temple
One person suffered a minor stab wound after what Renton police described as “mutual combat” at a Sikh temple on Oct. 18. Officer Chris Greenwade said dozens of members of Gurudwara Singh Sabha temple were fighting with each other. Facebook live footage from Fastway Channel USA shows paramedics treating at least two men—one with a bandage
around his head, the other had a bandage around his right hand. Sukhi Chahal posted on Twitter that ‘religious differences’ sparked the fight and that several temple members were transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. The cause of the fight was not immediately detailed. The investigation is ongoing.
October is National Liver Cancer Awareness Month By Mohammed Abdul-Kadir, Hepatitis B Coalition of Washington (HBCW) Coordinator
This October marks National Liver Cancer Awareness Month and with the COVID-19 pandemic, a renewed urgency in the fight to prevent the disease among communities of color. One of the deadliest forms of cancers worldwide, about 30,000 people in the U.S. will die of liver cancer in 2020. The most common risk factor is hepatitis B, a vaccine-preventable infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B is spread when blood, semen, or other body fluids from an infected person enters the body of someone who is not infected. This can happen through sexual contact; sharing needles, syringes, or other drug-injection equipment; or from mother to baby at birth. With the added burden of COVID-19, patients already at risk from the virus may be diagnosed at a later stage due to delayed screening and may also have a harder time getting care. The consequences are deadly and Asian Pacific Islanders (API) are at an even higher risk. Although the rate of hepatitis B infections in the general U.S. population is in the decline, the infection is still highly prevalent in API communities. Despite representing only 5% of the population, APIs account for 50% of the nation’s estimated 800,000 to 1.4 million chronic hepatitis B infections. Furthermore, about 80% of deaths due to liver cancer in the API communities is attributed to hepatitis B infection. The main cause is the lack of access that many recent immigrants have to medical services that would test them for hepatitis B upon their arrival in the U.S. Although the CDC recommends screening for all people born in countries where hepatitis B is common, and for all people born in the U.S., who were not vaccinated at birth and who have at least one parent born in a country with high hepatitis B rates, screening efforts remain low. In addition to the lack of testing and screening, other barriers include lack of knowledge or misconceptions about the disease, lack of culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate information, and hurdles such as a lack of health insurance. We need to address these barriers – now more than ever. The first step is simply raising awareness. But most importantly, all who need services such as screenings and vaccination against hepatitis B, must have a way to safely and affordably get care during the pandemic. We must encourage those who are chronically infected to regularly visit their primary care doctors and specialists. The Hepatitis B Coalition of Washington (HBCW) is working on these issues in our area. Join us – we can turn this into a winnable fight. About HCWAThe Hepatitis B Coalition of Washington, sponsored by International Community Health Services (ICHS), is a network of health care professionals and community volunteers, health departments, community clinics and nonprofit organizations that collaborate to raise awareness and education about hepatitis B within at-risk communities, promote conduct screening and vaccination programs, and advocate for immunization. For more information, call: 206-788-3654.
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Former roommate of accused Capital One hacker sentenced By MARTHA BELLISLE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SEATTLE (AP) — The form.er roommate of a woman accused of hacking Capital One banking company and at least 30 other organizations has been sentenced to four years in prison for illegally possessing firearms, according to federal prosecutors. Park Quan, 67, was sentenced on Oct. 14 in U.S. District Court in Seattle after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of guns, according to U.S. Attorney Brian Moran. Quan has been in custody since his arrest and plea in June. In imposing the four-year sentence, U.S. District Judge John Coughenour said he was taking into account Quan’s age and health issues that were diagnosed while he was in prison. Quan was sharing a home with Paige Thompson in July 2019 when FBI agents searched the home and discovered a cache Paige Thompson
of weapons. Thompson was being investigated for data theft. She has been charged with wire fraud and computer fraud and abuse and has pleaded not guilty. The cache of weapons included four semi-automatic handguns, six semiautomatic rifles, and two additional rifles, Moran said. At least one of the semi-automatic rifles was loaded. Officials also seized ammunition, high-capacity magazines, flare launchers, containers of explosive powder, and two bump stocks, which Quan claimed to have purchased before the devices were outlawed. Quan has a 1983 federal conviction in Washington for being a felon in possession of explosives and a 1991 federal conviction in Texas for possessing an unregistered machine gun. Those convictions mean Quan is prohibited from possessing firearms. During the search, Thompson, 33, was arrested and charged with accessing personal information of 106 million Capital One credit card holders. Prosecutors said Thompson, a former
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■ COMMUNITY CALENDAR OCT 20-25 TASVEER’S VIRTUAL LITERATURE FESTIVAL For details of program, check out tasveer.org
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■ WORLD NEWS
LGBT groups in Japan launch petition seeking equality law By MARI YAMAGUCHI ASSOCIATED PRESS TOKYO (AP) — Sexual minority groups and human rights activists launched a petition on Oct. 15 calling for an LGBT equality law in Japan in hopes that it can be enacted next year, when the country is to host the Olympics and will be the focus of international attention. “In this country, equal rights for LGBT people are not guaranteed by law or in their social lives,“ said Yuri Igarashi, co-representative of the Japan Alliance for LGBT Legislation, one of several organizers of the petition. “We call for the passage of an LGBT equality law in time for the Tokyo games, and as an Olympic legacy.’’
Japan has slowly shown an increased awareness of sexual diversity but it is often superficial. Pressure to conform still forces many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to hide their sexual identities, even from their families. Same-sex marriage is not legally allowed, and transgender people are required to remove their reproductive organs to have sex changes reflected in official documents — a requirement that international medical experts and human rights groups criticize as inhumane. Recently, a local assemblyman in Tokyo belonging to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s conservative governing party sparked outrage see LGBT on 11
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that hit many people and the thought of contracting the virus came with anxiety. My mother resides in a local assisted living facility. In early March, I received a phone call stating that the specific facility she lived in had a positive test for COVID-19. The news did not come directly from the assisted living facility but someone within the corporate structure in Southern California. As a result, nothing specific could be addressed as to the individual that
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Remedios Cruz pictured with (from left) Jacob, Cooper, Jovie, and Blaise at a Thanksgiving dinner at her assisted living facility.
Elect Hillary Madsen Broad legal experience
By Jason J. Cruz NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The news that a deadly virus was rapidly spreading in China seemed daunting enough, but the fact that the first reports of it in the United States was in the Seattle area was of deep concern. When reports surfaced that COVID-19 was starting to affect people in assisted living facilities, it hit close to home since my mother lives in one. It became a reality when I learned my mother had contracted the virus from a health care worker. COVID-19 was an unknown to many health care providers at the beginning of the pandemic in early March. With so many unknowns, including how the virus was spread, what precautions to take, and how to keep people safe, there was a panic
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■ ON THE SHELF
Encounters with other worlds BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS By Samantha Pak NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY
The Epic Crush of Genie Lo By F.C. Yee Amulet Books, 2017
At her school, Genie Lo is just one of many overachieving Ivy League hopefuls. When she’s not crushing it on the volleyball court or hitting the books, she’s figuring out what she needs to do to get into Harvard—or any school far from her Bay Area suburb. But then her town is infiltrated by demons straight out of Chinese folklore and Genie’s priorities are quickly rearranged. Acing her SATs doesn’t really compare to protecting the lives of her family and friends. And then she learns that the new kid in school, Quentin Sun, is actually Sun Wukong, the mythological Monkey King. He even has the tail and love of peaches to prove it. And before she knows what’s happening, the two of them are battling demons between classes. Genie is a strong young woman (in many senses of the word), but doesn’t always see the value in that strength. While this (as well as her height) might make her a good volleyball player, it makes her stand out—something many high schoolers strive to avoid. But as the story unfolds, Genie learns that those characteristics are what will help her battle demons. While Genie may be reluctant to
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Mia Su Gregerson State Represenative 33rd LD pos 2
Vandana Slatter State Representative 48th LD pos 1
accept her role in the fight against evil, she quickly becomes motivated by her love for her family and friends. Yee does a great job of portraying the complex and complicated relationships Genie has with her parents and best friend. She’s not always the best daughter or friend, but she acknowledges when she messes up and does what she can to make it up to them. In addition to Genie, Yee has created a cast of multifaceted secondary characters, from Sun Wukong, to Guanyin, the Chinese Goddess of Mercy. Despite their otherworldly status, they are grounded with very human qualities and flaws, making it easier for readers to connect and relate to them. This also helps
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Noel Frame State Representative 36th LD pos 1
Sharon Tomiko Santos State Representative 37th LD pos 1
Monica Stonier State Representative 49th LD pos 2
Raquel Montoya-Lewis State Supreme Court Justive pos.3
readers connect with the folklore aspects of the story, which Yee does a great job of weaving together with Genie’s modernday world.
Vicious Spirits
By Kat Cho G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books, 2020 The last year for Somin and her friends has been eventful and traumatic, and she just wants to pick up the pieces and move on with their lives. But with Miyoung and Jihoon grieving her mother’s and his grandmother’s deaths, respectively, the only one in their group who seems ready to move forward is Junu, their not-so-
Jeannie Darneille State Senate 27th LD
Kristen Harris-Talley State Representative 37th LD pos 2
Helen Whitener State Supreme Court Justice pos. 6
favorite dokkaebi, or goblin. Somin and Junu are not on great terms. Somin thinks Junu is a self-serving conman. And while Junu was initially amused by her hostility toward him, he finds himself drawn to her. Somin can’t deny their mutual attraction, but as the two try to figure out what’s happening between them, they realize last year’s troubles were just the beginning. “Vicious Spirits” takes place shortly after the events of "Wicked Fox," Cho’s first book—during which Miyoung, a nine-tailed fox from Korean folklore that feeds on men called a gumiho, lost see SHELF on 15
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Jesse Johnson State Representative 30th LD pos 2
Cindy Ryu State Representative 32nd LD pos 1
Lisa Wellman State Senate 41st LD
My -Linh Thai State Representative 41is LD pos 2
Debra Entenman State Representative 47th LD pos 1
Bob Ferguson State Attorney General
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“COMING HOME AGAIN” Wayne Wang weighs in on food, and family
By Andrew Hamlin NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY A figure in running gear emerges into the film frame, panting hard as he jogs up a steep hill. One of his heavy exhales turns into a scream. The scream paralyzes the young man. He freezes on screen, hangs limp like a rag doll. Then
slowly, meticulously, back to running. And occasionally more screaming, all the way home. The young man, who turns out to be Justin Chong from the “Twilight” saga, comes home to his dying mother. He’s meticulous. He’s restrained. He see WANG on 14
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T’wina Nobles, CEO & President of the Tacoma Urban League will be an independent voice. A military spouse she will fight hard to build an economy that reward hard work and empowers working-class families.
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■ PUBLISHER’S BLOG
VOTERS VS. NON-VOTERS Why you don’t sit out this election
what Trump has done for this country the past four years, vote for him again, even if some of your friends might not like it. No worries, no one knows who and what you vote for anyway. Just keep your mouth shut after you fill in your ballot. For voters who are disappointed by both Republican or Democrat presidential candidates, I feel your contempt. We don’t always get what we want in life. It’s a skill to develop a mindset that we can adapt to a changing and imperfect world.
IMPORTANT STATEWIDE RACES By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY My young Asian friend who is smart, talented, sweet, and educated, doesn’t vote… And it drives me nuts. Her reason for not voting is typical of many millennials. More on that later. I admit some past elections were downright boring and ridiculous with unimpressive candidates, lack of women and people of color, and had wordy, complicated initiatives that everyday people don’t understand. But 2020 is a hot election year both nationally and locally. And there are so many issues we have to decide on. My ballot
is long with 36 items. Every citizen should be excited to vote this year because the next president will determine the direction of our country. It’s OK if you are not comfortable voting in every category. My friend sent in his ballot with only one item checked–the presidential race. He doesn’t want to vote for issues and candidates he isn’t sure about.
TRUMP VS. BIDEN
If you are anti-Trump, this is your chance. And if you voted for President Trump in 2016, and regretted your vote, then vote for the Democrat nominee Joe Biden. You are lucky to have another chance. It doesn’t work that way, sometimes. Oh, if you like
Never in our state have there been so many crucial races, from the executive branch of our state government to the judicial branch. Who will be our next governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, auditor, attorney general, Commissioner of Public Lands, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Insurance Commissioner? Four out of nine positions on Washington state Supreme Court are on the ballot. Whoever is elected to these positions will shape the future of our state. The destiny of Washington is in the hands of every voter. Whether you are with the winning or losing candidates, the outcome of the election is always fun to see. This is the year your federal (congressional) and local legislative district representatives are on the ballot. Every two
years, you have the right to review whether they have done a good job for you or the community in general. If they have not, just vote the person out.
REMEMBER S. AFRICA
I would never forget the image of thousands of South Africans lining up to vote for their first free Democratic election in 1994, after apartheid ended. Some came by wheelbarrows, while some elderly in their 80’s were carried on their children’s back to cast their first vote ever in their entire lifetime. Some didn’t eat the whole day, waiting for the opportunity to cast a historical vote. Queues and queues were shown through aerial footage. People waited for as long as eight hours to go inside a voting booth. Closer to home, Black people were lynched, beaten, and threatened, and their houses being torched several decades ago, just trying to exercise their right to vote. It’s hard to fathom Americans who are so privileged and don’t care to vote! I was born in China and raised in Hong Kong, and at the time, I didn’t even know what voting was. I didn’t understand what democracy meant until I came to this country. Many of my Chinese immigrant friends are proud of what our native land has achieved, but when asked if see BLOG on 15
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Vote for Kirsten by Nov 3rd for State Representative
I’m a mother, educator, non-profit leader and 20 year neighbor here in the 37th Legislative District. I'm a PTA leader at Hawthorne Elementary, cofounder of Black & Tan Hall in Hillman City, a community activist with #NoNewYouthJail, and former Executive Director of NARAL ProChoice Washington. And I'm running for 37th LD State Representative because our District deserves:
Racial Justice Economic & Worker Justice Climate Justice & A Green New Deal Stable & Affordable Housing Policing Justice & Abolition Big Money out of Politics The only candidate not accepting corporate cash!
我是 Kirsten Harris-Talley。
我在第37⽴法区是⼀个妈妈，教育 家，妻⼦，以及您的邻居。我在竞 选成为你们的新州议员因为我们的 区域值得： Tôi là Kirsten Harris Talley.
种族平等经济平等与⼯⼈正义 ⽓候正义稳定与经济适⽤的住 房治安的公正与暴⼒废除根除 政治腐败 Công Cằng Chủng TộcCông Bằng Kinh
Tôi là một người mẹ, giáo viên, và thành viên Tế Và Công NhânCông Bằng Khí Hậus cộng đồng ở đây trong khu lập pháp thứ 37. Và tôi đang ứng cử đại diện tiểu bang mới của bạn vì TabNhà Ở Ổn Định Và Giá Cả Phải ChăngBảo Vệ Công Lý Và Bãi Bỏ khu học chánh của chúng tôi xứng đáng:
Kirsten is proudly endorsed by: Asian and Pacific Island Americans for Civic Engagement (APACE) Votes, OneAmerica Votes, Port Comissioner Sam Cho, and hundreds of neighbors
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STATE RACES (cont’d from page 1) Legislative District 37, State Representative Pos. 1 Sharon Tomiko Santos Legislative District 37, State Representative Pos. 2 Chukundi Salisbury Kirsten Harris-Talley Legislative District 41, State Senator Lisa Wellman Legislative District 41, State Representative Pos. 2 My-Linh Thai Legislative District 43, State Representative Pos. 1 Nicole Macri Legislative District 43, State Representative Pos. 2 Frank Chopp Legislative District 47, State Representative Pos. 1 Debra Entenman Legislative District 48, State Representative Pos. 1 Vandana Slatter
STATE SUPREME COURT Justice Position #03 Raquel Montoya-Lewis
LGBT from 6 after linking LGBT people to the country’s declining birthrate, saying constituents in his ward would go extinct if sexual minorities are protected. Fumino Sugiyama, a transgender activist and former Olympian in women’s fencing, joined a news conference announcing the start of the petition. He said he was unable to disclose his sexual identity when he was competing about 15 years ago because of fear of discrimination. Last year, Shiho Shimoyamada, a former midfielder with SV Mappen in Germany and currently playing for the Japanese women’s football club Sfida Setagaya, disclosed that she has a same-sex partner, becoming the first prominent Japanese athlete to do so. “In sports, you often have to hide who you really are, and in this environment you can’t really feel safe and enjoy sports,“ Shimoyamada said, referring to bullying and harassment targeted at sexual minorities. “I have high expectations that an equality law can create an environment where people can speak up when they face discrimination.’’ Japan ranks among the lowest among OECD countries in LGBT equality, and does not even have a population estimate for sexual minorities, according to Yumiko Murakami, head of the OECD Tokyo Center. Representatives of the groups sponsoring the petition said they plan to submit it to national lawmakers for parliamentary discussion and enactment next year. Gon Matsunaka, a sexual minorities advocate who represents Pride House Tokyo, an international initiative to provide a place for LGBT people and others to connect during the games next year, said he hopes activities and programs there will also help raise people’s awareness.
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STRICKLAND from 1 means a lot to a lot of people. You have a duty and responsibility to pay it forward and do the work so our society is more inclusive and more diverse,” Strickland continued. The Weekly asked the former mayor of Tacoma, who is competing for the position against Republican Beth Doglio, why she is the better candidate. “I am running, like I always have, on my qualifications of leadership and experience, but the representation topic is of critical importance, especially now, given the times that we’re in. Our delegation, which is a very strong one, representing us in Washington, D.C., does not have someone of Korean or African American background, so this opportunity to bring my voice, my experience, and the people I want to represent, will make us better and better at policy making.”
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Strickland emphasized her own lived experience as crucial to her candidacy. Born in Seoul, South Korea, her father was a military man. “He met my mother, who is Korean, and our family came to the United States when I was very young.” Strickland’s family ended up in the Pacific Northwest because of Fort Lewis. “I attended public schools. I am lucky because education and doing well in school was a value my parents instilled in me, especially my mother, that I did my homework, making sure I was doing things that would enhance my education. She knew that she didn’t get to have a complete formal education and she wanted that for me very badly. It wasn’t if you go to college, it was when you go to college. She knew that this would be the one opportunity…coming to America… It’s interesting because I’m considered generation 1.5 because I was born in Seoul but raised here.”
CAPITOL ONE from 5 Amazon software engineer who went by the online alias “erratic,” has a history of stalking and threatening to kill people and to get herself killed by police. And police in Mountain View, California, said she also threatened to shoot up an undisclosed company while she was living with Quan. Thompson’s lawyers have denied those accusations and have said she is not violent. Capital One said 140,000 Social Security numbers and 80,000 bank account numbers were obtained in the hack. The breach was among the largest on record involving a major U.S. financial institution. Her trial was originally set for November but it was moved to Feb. 8, 2021.
When asked what work she has done to assist Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs), Strickland cited her achievements with the community, including standing behind the Chinese Reconciliation Project and coordinating trade [visits] to Asia during her time as mayor. “The people who are endorsing me…a lot of national organizations and even here at home, including Andrew Yang, who ran for president, Lua Pritchard…a lot of people who have represented businesses, nonprofits, and government are getting behind me. It’s a testament to the work I’ve done and the work I will do. I’m proud to have leaders from the AAPI community support me because they know me and they know the work that I’ve done and the work that I will do.” Rep. Grace Meng (D-New York), who garnered media attention lately for the onslaught of hate mail she received after protesting anti-Asian violence, is one of Strickland’s supporters. “Marilyn is a proven leader with a record of standing up for families Rep. Grace Meng and leading communities out of (D-New York) economically challenging times, and I am so excited at the prospect of her being the first Korean American woman elected to Congress. Marilyn understands the issues that matter to all of the AAPI community, and I know she will be an ally in the fight to stand up for America’s families. I look forward to working with Marilyn in Congress to build opportunity and improve the lives of all Americans,” said Meng, who is the Chair in Congress for Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders Rising & Empowering Political Action Committee. “I am looking forward to serving the people of the South Sound, helping our community rebuild and recover from this crisis, and making our economy stronger and more inclusive than ever before,” said Strickland in a recent news release. In her view, there are three components to COVID-19 recovery. “First and foremost, we need a national strategy to address this pandemic because we don’t have one.” The strategy should include investing in testing, contact tracing—a subject of much attention now that President Trump himself contracted the coronavirus—and “the President having a national plan, including producing and manufacturing the equipment that we need at home, so we don’t have to wait.”
38 YEARS Strickland recognized the impact the coronavirus and shut down have had on AAPIs locally and nationally, and that if the crisis does get under control, AAPI businesses will continue to suffer because of people’s fear of showing up in public. “Until we have people feeling completely comfortable, we can’t have a full reopening,” she emphasized. In Washington state, Strickland pointed out our reliance on tourism. “People in our communities are employed in the hospitality industry and that has an impact on our community…As Congress looks at creating relief packages…getting the money into the hands of people… we have to be very intentional about ensuring those funds are coming to our communities…that money goes where it’s needed most and that our communities are not left out.” Strickland, whose love of travel has been severely curtailed by COVID-19, as it has for the rest of the world, has been married since 2011 to Patrick Irwin, the longest serving principal in a high school in Washington state, at Lincoln High School. The couple had a pact where “every year we would travel domestically and internationally to places we’ve never visited, and learn about other cultures and countries around the world.” The couple enjoy live music, watching movies and films, and are sports fans. Strickland has two stepdaughters. She did not always think she would be where she is now—running for Congress. “I didn’t think early on I was going into politics. I accidently fell into it. I had lunch with a man who was the mayor of Tacoma at the time, Brian Ebersole, but he was my guidance counselor, and he got me into politics.” Strickland urged AAPI voters to turn out in this tumultuous time. “We are the largest, fastest growing minority group, but our participation rate isn’t what it could be. I know there are barriers. We have to make a concerted effort to show up and vote and do it early. Sometimes our participation can be the difference between someone winning or losing, from president to your local races.” She advised people to ask for help if they need it. “There’s the myth of the model minority. People think we’re already voting the way we should. Sometimes the barriers are as simple as a local party not reaching out to us or us being reticent to ask for help…The voting offices are cooperating, and they want us to participate. If you don’t show up…we’re aren’t going to get the results we want.” Kai can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.
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Predictions and advice for the week of October 24–30, 2020 By Sun Lee Chang Rat—When the next chapter is about to begin, embrace what the new one has to offer you. Ox—Focus on the variables that you are able to influence, in order to advocate for a favorable outcome. Tiger—Counter bitterness with something sweet. Just remember that a little goes a long way.
Rabbit—Upon reflection, there are a few things you want to change. However, avoid tinkering too much with the finished product.
Dragon—While you may consider your chances to be somewhat of a long shot, you will soon defy all expectations.
Monkey—Guarding your privacy is a priority. As such, be wary of giving away too much information.
Snake—You are able to push the rules here and there, but be careful to do so discreetly.
Rooster—Reaching your goal won’t be easy. That said, it will make your success all the more satisfying.
Horse—Going back to your roots will provide you with valuable insights, which will help you going forward.
Dog—A good technique is worth learning. Don’t get discouraged if it ends up being harder than it looks.
Goat—You have much to contribute to the conversation, but first you must be willing to participate.
Pig—Tempted to stay longer than you should in the presence of good company? Be careful about overstaying your welcome.
WHAT’S YOUR ANIMAL SIGN? RAT 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020 OX 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 TIGER 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 RABBIT 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 DRAGON 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 SNAKE 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 HORSE 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 GOAT 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 MONKEY 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 ROOSTER 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 DOG 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 PIG 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
*The year ends on the first new moon of the following year. For those born in January and February, please take care when determining your sign.
NURSING HOMES from 7 COVID-19 epicenter brought a growing concern among residents, their families, and health care workers about the virus, its spread, and the potential outcome if you contracted the disease. Residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities make up more than a quarter of all U.S. COVID-19 deaths. In April, I received word that my mother would be tested for COVID-19 and would not learn of the results for two days. When I received word, it was from a nurse at the facility who did not inform me right away out of the test results and when it was revealed that she tested positive, I was not given any further information on how they would treat her or if she needed to be treated. The good news is that she had none of the symptoms that were described by many that came down with the virus. But the fear of the unknown and the inability to see her in person created even more anxiety. She was placed into isolation for two weeks, which meant she had to stay in her room and would have meals there while a member of the staff checked on her. I did receive reassurance from the facility and the protocol that was in place to ensure that she would remain safe and would report any changes in health where she might need more medical attention. The belief was that she may have been exposed to COVID-19 from a health care worker that also worked at another facility. While protocols were immediately put in place regarding workers to ensure that they were healthy and free of COVID-19 symptoms, asymptomatic (presenting no symptoms) individuals still could carry the virus and expose others. From a personal perspective, the worstcase scenario ran through my head about the coronavirus. News reports revealed that the elderly were susceptible to COVID-19 which could lead to death. Fortunately for my mother, she was fine after her time in isolation and tested negative for COVID-19 after her two weeks away from others. Still, as a family member, it was hard to deal with all the waiting. The old saying, “no news is good news,” was embraced because if we didn’t hear any news about her, nothing was
going wrong. But in June, I received word that she was possibly exposed again to COVID-19 as another health care worker tested positive. While that episode did not produce another positive test, it does highlight one of the issues with the spread of COVID-19 among assisted living and nursing homes. Health care workers in need of supporting themselves are working at multiple facilities in order to make ends meet. However, this is one of the ways that allow the virus to spread. In March, the uncertainty of testing and the fluid guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and county Health Department proved to be frustrating for many family members that had family living with other residents at an assisted living facility or nursing home. What caused even more concern was the stayat-home order from Gov. Jay Inslee in mid-March, which precluded people from moving around. Even before the order from the governor, assisted living facilities and nursing homes forbade visitors over concerns of the virus spreading to visitors or from visitors. One assisted living facility’s response, “We took extraordinary measures,” said Aegis Living CEO Dwayne Clark of his organization’s response to the outbreak. Aegis Living owns and operates 17 assisted living facilities in Western Washington. The Aegis Gardens Living facility in Newcastle has many Chinese residents. Clark notes that the Aegis Gardens have had no COVID-19 positive tests as of the beginning of October. Aegis Living had its first case of COVID-19 when a health care worker went home with flu-like symptoms on Feb.
28 at its Marymoor facility in Redmond. At that point, it began to limit nonessential visits in all its Western Washington locations. According to Clark, Aegis set up a “war room” which focused on ways the company would address the situation from all aspects. This included communications both within the organization and to the residents and families of those living at an Aegis Living facility, research on COVID-19, and how to effectively stop the spread of the virus. Clark stated that Aegis communicated on a daily basis with residents and families to inform them of the latest updates at the beginning of the pandemic. In June, Aegis formed the Coronavirus Advisory Council, which was comprised of physicians and medical experts including an emergency room physician and gerontologist, a physician working on a vaccine, a naturopath doctor that looks to alternative means to treating COVID-19, a doctor specializing in geriatrics, and a physician from China to provide input as to what worked in China. Aegis works with the Advisory Council on a daily to weekly basis. A part of the function is to assist in teaching Aegis and other senior health care companies on how the virus travels, how it is evolving, and where it may be headed next. As for working with, around, and near people with COVID-19, Clark ensured that his employees felt safe where they worked. He heard of other facilities that had workers not show up due to worries that they may become infected. “I never heard that in my career,” Clark added, “We never had a shortage of staff.” He touted the fact that they have had ample Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for the staff since the beginning. Even with supply prices rising, he thought of his staff before prices. He also noted that Aegis facilities started a task force to ensure there was appropriate child care for health care workers and offered “meals to go” for families for a subsidized price of only $1. “I think it goes beyond telling them how the virus works,” said Clark of how he addressed staff. “They are overwhelmed with information.” He has led Zoom meditation sessions for employees to take part. He’s also retained a psychiatrist as
he recognizes the mental aspect of how COVID-19 has affected all aspects of life for many that work for Aegis. “If you have people with anxiety, they can’t care for people. You’ve got to help with that.” Even through the pandemic, residents at the Aegis Newcastle facility feel safe. “The Aegis Newcastle team has done a great job! We are proud to be in a community with zero cases,” said Annie Wang, resident along with her husband since July 2019. “My husband and I talk with our daughters frequently and we always mention how great it is to be safe here with Aegis.” “I’ve never seen so many letters of support, emails, telephone calls in the last 7-8 months,” said Clark of the outpouring of support by family members of residents. “We’ve been overwhelmed with gratitude.” Jason can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.
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doesn’t light a lot. These days, with these digital cameras, you don’t need to light a lot. Things could go really fast. One of the other tricks with nonactors, if you do a lot of lighting, they wait around, they get anxious.” Using non-actors—folks not professionally trained as actors—is risky onscreen, but Wang’s used to the approach, as far back as his breakout film “Chan Is Missing,” from 1982. “I’ve always used real people,” Wang explained. “They tend to get a little scared. So if you help them relax, and they can be themselves, that works out very well. But the trick is that you have to pick them very carefully. You have to instinctively know that they know themselves, that they’re confident in what they’re doing. And then I very simply set up what they need to do or say. And they can be on their own.” Wayne conceded that going to an old-fashioned movie theater is risky these days. Many folks won’t want to go that route. But he’s hoping that some will. “The screen is larger [at a theater]. You can let your eyes wander in the film, [through] a lot of the static shots, a lot of shots in the environment. You want to immerse yourself.” Andrew can be reached at info@ nwasianweekly.com.
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BLOG from 10 they want to go back to live in China, their response is silence. The Chinese in China would never experience the pride, satisfaction, and joy of voting. The Chinese Communist Party selects leaders of every level, including district, county, province, and representatives in Congress. We vote because we care. I presume that those who hate voting don’t because they don’t care enough. Being Americanborn, my non-voting friend has never lived in an oppressive regime, to appreciate Connie Chung’s movie clips with several Asian-language subtitles. why people struggle, fight, and even assume I don’t care and that my reason is apathy.” give up their lives so their fellow citizens There is an ego issue hidden in these words. Voting is could vote. I wish she had a chance to live in a third world country for two years, to learn what it’s like to live under personal, as well as impersonal, but it fulfills the role of a dictatorship. She just doesn’t have that life experience to doing things for the greater common good. Whatever you do, there is no need for your voice to stand out above develop empathy for others who lack the freedom to vote. A man named Samuel Cook, who didn’t vote before and everyone else or let the benefactors know you support them. did later, wrote on Medium.com, “You don’t vote? Well, I If that’s the case, you miss the point of voting. My friend is probably pissed at my words. do, and let me tell you why” as the headline. The purpose of voting is not just about an election “There are lots of people in this country who are way more impacted by politics than I am: kids born into poverty, outcome. It is a form of freedom of speech. It’s a way to people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, people fleeing empower people together to decide what is at stake in their domestic violence, and so on. I want better things for those own country and immediate environment. The bigger the people. And how can I say that I support them if I won’t pull number of votes, the more validation it will grant to the over for 10 minutes on my way to work and vote in their winner and more weight on the issue. We are in this together interest? How can I look them in the eye if I won’t give them by giving our support to the most critical outcomes like the presidential race. that much?” Your participation empowers others and vice versa. It contributes to the strength of democracy and voters’ desire THE IMPACT QUESTION My non-voting friend’s justification is, one vote doesn’t to shape for the wellbeing of the nation. make any difference out of millions of votes being cast. It WHY I VOTE won’t change the outcome of an election. I confess that I don’t have a perfect voting record. I “I don’t vote because I don’t want my activism to be performative, and voting is often performative for missed a couple of special elections with only one item on millennials,” she wrote me in an email. “I want my activism the ballot. Going to the polling station in the morning was not part of our route when I lived in the suburbs. By the time to be personal, meaningful, deep, and always intentional. “I get a lot of criticism when I admit that I don’t vote, and I got off work, I preferred to go home to cook dinner for my nobody who gives me crap over not voting ever wants to kids than going to the polls. Simply, I was too tired to vote. Those were legitimate excuses for not voting because of have a conversation with me to find out what my logic is or other ways I contribute to the visibility of BIPOC (Blacks, work and family responsibilities. But now, there is no excuse Indigeneous, and people of color) communities. They just for Washingtonians not to vote because all the ballots are
SHELF from 8 the source of her power, her fox bead. As a result, there’s been a tear between the world of the living and the world of the dead, and ghosts are suddenly appearing all over Seoul. So now, the foursome must find a way to repair the breach without paying with their lives. Cho seamlessly weaves together the paranormal world and romance as Somin, Junu, and their friends work to save the world. In this second installment of her Gumiho series, Cho pulls readers deeper into the world of Korean mythology, filled with angry mountain gods, deceitful shamans, and vengeful ghosts. Readers will get just enough of a taste to have them wanting to learn more. Every culture has its own mythology and folklore, and in a society where western stories are typically the ones that get told, it is always great to read stories hailing from other parts of the world.
Haunting Bombay By Shilpa Agarwal Soho Press, 2010
After her mother dies crossing the border from Pakistan to India during Partition, baby Pinky is taken to Bombay by her grandmother Maji, the matriarch of their powerful Mittal family. Now 13, Pinky lives with Maji and her uncle’s family in their bungalow in Malabar Heights. While her uncle’s family has never really accepted her, Pinky has always had her grandmother’s love.
One night, as monsoons hit the city, Pinky opens a door that’s supposed to stay bolted shut until sunrise every day. As a result, she unleashes the ghost of an infant who drowned shortly before Pinky’s arrival, along with the child’s nursemaid. The ghosts aren’t the only things that are revealed. The three generations of Mittals have come to terms with the secrets, hidden shame, and forbidden love that have also come to the fore. Told from multiple points of views, “Haunting Bombay” is the story about a family haunted not only by ghosts but by their pasts. Everyone has a story—from Pinky and Maji, to Pinky’s aunt Savita, to Pavarti and Kuntal, the two Bengali sisters working as maids in the bungalow. One of the things I enjoyed about this book was that Agarwal included stories of not just members of the Mittal family but of the servants in the house as well. Oftentimes, “the help” are portrayed as onedimensional. But here, they are multifaceted characters with backstories. We learn how they came to work for the Mittal family and the hopes and dreams they have for themselves. “Haunting Bombay” is a genuinely creepy ghost story that I made the mistake of reading late at night. Agarwal does a great job of weaving together a suspenseful tale filled with mystery that will have readers on the edge of their seats, waiting to see what happens. Samantha can be reached at info@ nwasianweekly.com.
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mailed. All they have to do is to mail it back. And the postage is already paid for—your tax dollars. I vote because it is a chance for me to give back to America. It’s an important step to support the Asian community. The government has all the voters’ data such as gender, age, race, and geographical areas. So the public knows how many Asians, whites, and Blacks are voting in each election. Think of how you hurt the Asian community if you forfeit your right to vote, no matter how much you have done for your fellow Asians. Low turnout will instantly demean the Asian community. We will receive less government funding, less respect, less power as a community, and worst, less of a say at the table. Former network news anchor Connie Chung told Albert Shen, a former Seattleite, “I am coming out” to encourage Asian Americans to vote. As a journalist, she is supposed to be neutral, but has decided to take the risk to speak out because too much is at stake in this election. Her video clip with several Asian-language subtitles, urged Asian Americans to vote. “Do you know that Asians are least likely to vote? I was surprised,” said Chung. “And yet our population in the U.S... can make the difference who wins. Our vote can make the difference. People say we should know our place...Our place is in the voting booth. We are proud to be Asian Americans. Be proud to vote. It’s our right.” As an immigrant, I am proud to have voted for U.S. presidents, senators, Congress members, mayors, county executives, state legislators, and city officials. I have never taken any of my voting rights or privileges for granted. It’s just too important a responsibility to take lightly. My example has been carried on to my children, too. I have never explicitly told my American-born sons to vote. When they were kids, one of my sons was apolitical. Now, he cares about politics and voting especially. My other son has always voted overseas since he works abroad. Our government has mailed him the ballot in Asia. My children understand my voting is a positive message that I appreciate America and I care for its people deeply. Assunta can be reached at assunta@nwasianweekly.com.
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