The 80% Rule in Cold Prairie
The author learns not to let a mean-spirited minority define his place in society.
Perspectives
Trump's Populist Pledges Fall to US Dependence on Foreign Labor
Heated pledges of stiff tariffs and mass deportations will prove no more than a winning election strategy.
Musk Bets Fortune on Hard-Right Turn
Elon Musk's new fascination with right-wing politics is likely to have a negative impact on his fortune.
Trump Wants to Make America Japan Again
The President's fixation on protectionist policies bear a striking resemblance to those of Japan's long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party — and could duplicate the decades of ...
Asian American Media and Consciousness: History and Evolution
Way back in 1981, long before Goldsea or even a world-wide web existed, I came across Jade magazine on a newsstand
Jeremy Lin Portrayed Prematurely As Unwanted Discard
The Lin-bashers are jumping the gun in their eagerness to cast him into the dustbin of NBA history.
Missed Photo Ops
Tracks laid by the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads met at Promontory, Utah on May 10, 1869. Though 90% of the track from Sacramento ...
Obama, U.S. Drug Policy and Muslim Terrorism
As much as I admire President Obama as a leader with the clarity of vision to tackle problems at their roots, I’m not sure if ...
New Visa Program Can Revive America's Dying Cities
A new immigration visa program is the best way to reverse the decline of Detroit and other blighted big cities.
Chinese Fail to Live Up to Spying and Treachery Hype Yet Again
We Asian Americans have been proven unworthy of our vaunted reputations as people capable of heinous acts of betrayal.
The Folly of Fearing China's Global Buying Spree
The global spending spree by China's state-owned firms will promote more progressive policies by China rather than subvert western ones.
Why Shinzo Abe & Kim Jong-Un Are Going to Embrace
Shinzo Abe and Kim Jong-un see a summit as the best way to take back the initiative from old friends and new rivals.
Cheap Delicious Cafés Spearhead Chinese Culinary Hegemony
If food is a window to a culture's competitive potential, American cultural hegemony may ultimately give way to the Chinese.
How Jeremy Lin Lost His Mojo
Jeremy Lin is no longer the point guard who came off the bench to lead the broken Knicks back to respectability.
When It Comes to Japan v Korea, Eating Is Believing
Nothing illustrates the difference in the cultural philosophies of Japan and Korea like the difference in their cuisines.
Pyongyang's Provocation a Boon for US Pivot to Asia
Threats from Pyongyang provide cover for the US to beef up its military presence around China.
US Visa System Better at Attracting Brains Than Money
Contrary to the popular notion that hordes of rich investors swarm onto US shores flashing investment visas, they are few and far between compared with ...
Gary Locke, Lesley Ma and the Asian Fuss Over Low-Key Celebs
Media fuss over celeb normalcy is a counter-indicator of that society's evolution toward true coolth.
Psy Can Help Park Geun-Hye Lead S. Korea to Next Level
Psy's example can help S. Korea's new leader launch a “new chapter in the Miracle on the Han River.”
Xi Pivots to Russia to Counter Obama's Pivot to Asia
China's new leader hopes to put Beijing on a more even geopolitical footing with the US by tilting toward Moscow.
Korematsu, Kim, Dorner and the Asian American Burden
Asian Americans are victims of the false perception that we will submit to indignities to avoid conflict.
The Next Korean War Is No Longer Unthinkable
Kim Jong-un has taken a possibly irreversible step toward making a second Korean War no longer an unthinkable scenario.
Jeremy Lin Struggles for Linspiration in Limited Role
Jeremy Lin's new Rockets role has deprived him of the inspiration that fueled his earlier successes.
Tiger, Lance, Manti and the Great American Grovel
Manti Te'o's imaginary romance with Lennay Marie Kekua raises questions about his motives.
Declarations of Chinese Century Way Premature
Pronouncements of an emerging Chinese Century create the danger of a self-destroying prophecy.
Schmidt, A Show of Respect and Hope for Change in N. Korea
Google vice chairman Eric Schmidt plays into Pyongyang's hands — but that may be a good thing in this case.
Psy Overtakes Jeremy Lin for Impact on Asian Image
Jeremy Lin may have lost his status as the ultimate Asian superstar to a stereotype-busting Korean rapper.
Legalizing Drugs the Only Way to Prevent Sandy Hooks
Our crazy drug laws are the impediment that keeps us from changing a culture that puts guns in the hands of rampaging madmen.
Jeremy Lin Stars in NBA's Biggest Morality Play
Jeremy Lin appears destined to become the star of the NBA's most satisfying morality play.
What the Lakers' D'Antoni Pick Means for Jeremy Lin
The stage has been set for Jeremy Lin to reignite Linsanity in the nation's top Asian American market.
Intra-Party Democracy Can Bring Real Reforms to China
Intra-party democracy is the Trojan Horse by which real political reforms can infiltrate China's Communist Party.
Jeremy Lin May Struggle Under New Rockets Strategy
The Rockets may be heading toward the same mistake the Knicks made with Jeremy Lin.
Obama Won a Race Charged with Racial Emotions
Asian Americans suffered least as a result of the 2008 financial crisis but were among the most enthusiastic in support of an Obama second term.
Hiphop, Gangnam Style and a Cultural Reboot
Psy has hit the mark with his subversion of the unbearably smug tone of recent pop culture.
The Asian American Identity in the Jeremy Lin Era
Jeremy Lin's leadership of the Knicks is a metaphor for the role we Asian Americans can play as tensions build across the Pacific.
Wang Lijun Affair Shows Value of US Presence Abroad
A modest US presence in a remote Chinese city may have played a crucial role in turning China away from rampant abuses of power.
China's Window for Democratic Reforms Narrowed
The decision to depose Bo Xilai may have drastically narrowed the window for China's smooth transition to democracy.
Jeremy Lin's Dark Night and Inevitable Dawn
Jeremy Lin is starring in an engrossing drama that has never been seen in the NBA — or anywhere in American life.
Under-Recognized Asian American Consumers Power Linsanity
The Linsanity phenomenon is rooted in the extreme contrast between Asian American ascendance in the real world and our invisibility in the mass media.
Is Jeremy Lin Pimping Dates for Asian Guys?
Asian Americans have been excited about Jeremy Lin's meteoric rise in part because we feel it will help shatter those old stereotypes about Asian American ...
Jeremy Lin Goes from Forrest Gump to the Truman Show
We're all tuned in to see whether Jeremy Lin is Forrest Gump or the real-life star of the Truman Show.
Xi Signals Better Times to Come for US-China Relations
Xi Jinping's warm speech is dismissed as platitudes, but it likely reflects Xi's sincere expectations for better ties once he is China's leader.
Animal Parents and the Quest for Simple Solutions
Parents who impose on their kids harsh and simplistic perspectives on life are doing the rest of us a disservice.
The Making of the Jeremy Lin Show
Jeremy Lin's magical night against the Nets is a down payment on payback for a lifetime of being shortchanged by stereotypes.
Handling Incidents of Suspected Racial Bigotry
The smart way to address offenses that may have been prompted by racial bigotry is to ridicule the offense without implicating race.
Last Best Opportunity for Empowering the UN
We may never have a better chance to empower the UN to carry on our legacy of preserving humanity in troubled times.
Service Conscience Remains Final Hurdle to Stable China
China's leadership is experimenting with a culture of disrespect that will turn explosive within a few years.
New Year's Weight Resolution to End All Resolutions
This New Year's try a resolution to permanently end the abuse of food as a main source of gratification.
The 80% Rule in Cold Prairie
The author learns not to let a mean-spirited minority define his place in society.
Trump's Populist Pledges Fall to US Dependence on Foreign Labor
Heated pledges of stiff tariffs and mass deportations will prove no more than a winning election strategy.
Musk Bets Fortune on Hard-Right Turn
Elon Musk's new fascination with right-wing politics is likely to have a negative impact on his fortune.
Trump Wants to Make America Japan Again
The President's fixation on protectionist policies bear a striking resemblance to those of Japan's long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party — and could duplicate the decades of ...
Asian American Media and Consciousness: History and Evolution
Way back in 1981, long before Goldsea or even a world-wide web existed, I came across Jade magazine on a newsstand
Jeremy Lin Portrayed Prematurely As Unwanted Discard
The Lin-bashers are jumping the gun in their eagerness to cast him into the dustbin of NBA history.
Missed Photo Ops
Tracks laid by the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads met at Promontory, Utah on May 10, 1869. Though 90% of the track from Sacramento ...
Obama, U.S. Drug Policy and Muslim Terrorism
As much as I admire President Obama as a leader with the clarity of vision to tackle problems at their roots, I’m not sure if ...
New Visa Program Can Revive America's Dying Cities
A new immigration visa program is the best way to reverse the decline of Detroit and other blighted big cities.
Chinese Fail to Live Up to Spying and Treachery Hype Yet Again
We Asian Americans have been proven unworthy of our vaunted reputations as people capable of heinous acts of betrayal.
The Folly of Fearing China's Global Buying Spree
The global spending spree by China's state-owned firms will promote more progressive policies by China rather than subvert western ones.
Why Shinzo Abe & Kim Jong-Un Are Going to Embrace
Shinzo Abe and Kim Jong-un see a summit as the best way to take back the initiative from old friends and new rivals.
Cheap Delicious Cafés Spearhead Chinese Culinary Hegemony
If food is a window to a culture's competitive potential, American cultural hegemony may ultimately give way to the Chinese.
How Jeremy Lin Lost His Mojo
Jeremy Lin is no longer the point guard who came off the bench to lead the broken Knicks back to respectability.
When It Comes to Japan v Korea, Eating Is Believing
Nothing illustrates the difference in the cultural philosophies of Japan and Korea like the difference in their cuisines.
Pyongyang's Provocation a Boon for US Pivot to Asia
Threats from Pyongyang provide cover for the US to beef up its military presence around China.
US Visa System Better at Attracting Brains Than Money
Contrary to the popular notion that hordes of rich investors swarm onto US shores flashing investment visas, they are few and far between compared with ...
Gary Locke, Lesley Ma and the Asian Fuss Over Low-Key Celebs
Media fuss over celeb normalcy is a counter-indicator of that society's evolution toward true coolth.
Psy Can Help Park Geun-Hye Lead S. Korea to Next Level
Psy's example can help S. Korea's new leader launch a “new chapter in the Miracle on the Han River.”
Xi Pivots to Russia to Counter Obama's Pivot to Asia
China's new leader hopes to put Beijing on a more even geopolitical footing with the US by tilting toward Moscow.
Korematsu, Kim, Dorner and the Asian American Burden
Asian Americans are victims of the false perception that we will submit to indignities to avoid conflict.
The Next Korean War Is No Longer Unthinkable
Kim Jong-un has taken a possibly irreversible step toward making a second Korean War no longer an unthinkable scenario.
Jeremy Lin Struggles for Linspiration in Limited Role
Jeremy Lin's new Rockets role has deprived him of the inspiration that fueled his earlier successes.
Tiger, Lance, Manti and the Great American Grovel
Manti Te'o's imaginary romance with Lennay Marie Kekua raises questions about his motives.
Declarations of Chinese Century Way Premature
Pronouncements of an emerging Chinese Century create the danger of a self-destroying prophecy.
Schmidt, A Show of Respect and Hope for Change in N. Korea
Google vice chairman Eric Schmidt plays into Pyongyang's hands — but that may be a good thing in this case.
Psy Overtakes Jeremy Lin for Impact on Asian Image
Jeremy Lin may have lost his status as the ultimate Asian superstar to a stereotype-busting Korean rapper.
Legalizing Drugs the Only Way to Prevent Sandy Hooks
Our crazy drug laws are the impediment that keeps us from changing a culture that puts guns in the hands of rampaging madmen.
Jeremy Lin Stars in NBA's Biggest Morality Play
Jeremy Lin appears destined to become the star of the NBA's most satisfying morality play.
What the Lakers' D'Antoni Pick Means for Jeremy Lin
The stage has been set for Jeremy Lin to reignite Linsanity in the nation's top Asian American market.
Intra-Party Democracy Can Bring Real Reforms to China
Intra-party democracy is the Trojan Horse by which real political reforms can infiltrate China's Communist Party.
Jeremy Lin May Struggle Under New Rockets Strategy
The Rockets may be heading toward the same mistake the Knicks made with Jeremy Lin.
Obama Won a Race Charged with Racial Emotions
Asian Americans suffered least as a result of the 2008 financial crisis but were among the most enthusiastic in support of an Obama second term.
Hiphop, Gangnam Style and a Cultural Reboot
Psy has hit the mark with his subversion of the unbearably smug tone of recent pop culture.
The Asian American Identity in the Jeremy Lin Era
Jeremy Lin's leadership of the Knicks is a metaphor for the role we Asian Americans can play as tensions build across the Pacific.
Wang Lijun Affair Shows Value of US Presence Abroad
A modest US presence in a remote Chinese city may have played a crucial role in turning China away from rampant abuses of power.
China's Window for Democratic Reforms Narrowed
The decision to depose Bo Xilai may have drastically narrowed the window for China's smooth transition to democracy.
Jeremy Lin's Dark Night and Inevitable Dawn
Jeremy Lin is starring in an engrossing drama that has never been seen in the NBA — or anywhere in American life.
Under-Recognized Asian American Consumers Power Linsanity
The Linsanity phenomenon is rooted in the extreme contrast between Asian American ascendance in the real world and our invisibility in the mass media.
Is Jeremy Lin Pimping Dates for Asian Guys?
Asian Americans have been excited about Jeremy Lin's meteoric rise in part because we feel it will help shatter those old stereotypes about Asian American ...
Jeremy Lin Goes from Forrest Gump to the Truman Show
We're all tuned in to see whether Jeremy Lin is Forrest Gump or the real-life star of the Truman Show.
Xi Signals Better Times to Come for US-China Relations
Xi Jinping's warm speech is dismissed as platitudes, but it likely reflects Xi's sincere expectations for better ties once he is China's leader.
Animal Parents and the Quest for Simple Solutions
Parents who impose on their kids harsh and simplistic perspectives on life are doing the rest of us a disservice.
The Making of the Jeremy Lin Show
Jeremy Lin's magical night against the Nets is a down payment on payback for a lifetime of being shortchanged by stereotypes.
Handling Incidents of Suspected Racial Bigotry
The smart way to address offenses that may have been prompted by racial bigotry is to ridicule the offense without implicating race.
Last Best Opportunity for Empowering the UN
We may never have a better chance to empower the UN to carry on our legacy of preserving humanity in troubled times.
Service Conscience Remains Final Hurdle to Stable China
China's leadership is experimenting with a culture of disrespect that will turn explosive within a few years.
New Year's Weight Resolution to End All Resolutions
This New Year's try a resolution to permanently end the abuse of food as a main source of gratification.
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