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Chinese Playground Dedication: The Rev. Norman Fong addresses a crowd of kids, community advocates and city officials, including Supervisor Mabel Teng and Mayor Willie Brown, at the dedication of a new mural at the Chinatown site.

Editorials: Tenants groups' sickening fight against Laguna Honda

Letters: Comment from AsianWeek readers

Voices: Taiwan and China don't need U.S. to work out differences.

Counterpoint: An irreverent take on ageism ... (or, you think you have it bad?)

EmilAmok: No relief for the animals

Channel A: Groundbreaking Web site shuts down.

Washington Journal: Lawmakers in a state of summertime torpor

GOP Solidarity: U.S. Senate candidate Matt Fong and Justice Ming Chin join forces.

Live-Kill Lawsuit Dismissed: Judge rules in favor of Chinatown merchants, but opponents plan to continue struggle.

Laguna Honda: Bond proposal raises hope for beleaguered hospital, but don't celebrate yet .

It's Just the Retrofit: Central Freeway opponents turn out to protest, but discover they have more time than they thought.

Prop. 227: As advocates appeal suit, S.F. superintendent announces he'll comply with measure and keep bilingual education, too .

Yamaguchi Quits: Highest-ranking Asian American U.S. attorney announces departure.

Photo Backdrops: Historic canvasses tell their own stories of place and time.

Asian American Jazz Fest: Jon Jang and Horace Tapscott take center stage in this year's performances at the Asian Art Museum.

Calendar: Events around the country

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