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COMMENTARY: The Sunf lower Movement: Taiwan students demonstrate for democracy, transparency

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By Han-Jung Ko On April 10, the longest Parliament occupation protest in Taiwan’s history, the Sunflower Movement, came to a symbolic end. The protesters, mostly college students, occupied the Parliament […]

COMMENTARY: Expand opportunities for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders

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By Sefa Aina For Northwest Asian Weekly In February, President Obama launched his My Brother’s Keeper Initiative to expand opportunity for all young men and boys of color. This initiative […]

COMMENTARY: China’s awkward banana slip

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By Eric Liu Special For Northwest Asian Weekly A few days ago in Beijing, as Gary Locke wrapped up his tenure as United States Ambassador to China, he was lambasted […]

COMMENTARY: Asia’s coal markets and U.S companies will benefit from PNW ports

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By Lee Kyungro In most countries, coal-fired power plants are the main source of electricity due to their safety, reliability, and cheaper operating cost. My home country of South Korea […]

COMMENTARY: Thank you, President Obama, for promising to help free Kenneth Bae

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By the Bae family Our family was delighted to hear President Obama advocate for the release of Kenneth Bae during his remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast this morning [Feb. […]

COMMENTARY: Eliminate our transportation bottlenecks before the new Panama Canal opens

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By Don C. Brunell Washington Business Commentator Improving Highway 167 could help change the face of global commerce and the future of Washington state. Really. Traffic congestion is causing bottlenecks […]

COMMENTARY: UFW is a tribute to the real solidarity achieved between Latinos and Filipinos

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By Lorraine Agtang I’m one of the few living Filipino grape strikers — members of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee — who walked out of Delano vineyards on Sept. 8, […]

COMMENTARY: Add a touch of history and heritage to Thanksgiving

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By Curtis S. Chin For Northwest Asian Weekly As families plan reunions and gather in homes across the Pacific Northwest this month to celebrate the most American of holidays — […]