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Column: Bush and Watada: two intertwining stories

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On Oct. 2, Ehren Watada was discharged from the U.S. Army under “other than honorable conditions.” Ehren is the Asian American Army officer who refused to deploy to Iraq because he claimed the war was illegal.

Editorial: From Seattle to New York City, city council diversity is needed in our communities

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This week, there is great news coming from the New York City Council. There are new faces on the council. A quarter of its members are new.

Commentary: When considering health care reform, do not exclude legal immigrants

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Though we are on the brink of historic change regarding our nation’s haphazard health care system, it is stunning that even these sweeping reforms continue those policies that exclude legal immigrants.

Editorial: Lessons to take away from this year’s political candidates

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Wow! And we thought that this year’s elections would pale in comparison to last year’s exciting presidential race.

The election outcomes

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Results as of press time on Wednesday night, Nov. 4

Initiative Measure No. 1033
66.72 percent NO to 33.28 percent YES

Referendum Measure No. 71
66.59 percent APPROVED to 33.41 percent REJECTED

Commentary: Balloon boy mom doesn’t deserve racist remarks

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The press wondered if Mayumi was involved in the hoax or a battered victim. After telling everything to the sheriff, she may be both. I first heard the story on Dori Monson’s radio show in Seattle, and then saw the balloon land on a video posted on the Internet. Her looks, name, and accent are all Japanese. That makes her boys, Falcon, Bradford, and Ryo, Asian Americans or at least Hapa.

Letter: MARTA’s Yellow Line reaches a resolution on both sides

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Thank you for your letter on Oct. 7, 2009. We certainly value your input and suggestions as we strive to expand and improve our interface with different groups that make up the Asian American community in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Opinion: Northwest Asian Weekly endorses the following candidates:

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We are endorsing Dow Constantine because of his proven record of reforming King County. He brings with him experience and education. Constantine has the credentials: a law degree and a degree in urban planning.