How America Sees Us: New national survey measures negative attitudes -- many of them surprisingly negative -- toward Asian Americans. Washington Journal: Democracy Summer 2001. Columnist Phil Tajitsu Nash encourages Asian Americans to support an upcoming program for youth that will empower them to fight for true democracy. Also in National and World News... • API Women’s Health Issues Need More Research • Chinese Crackdown on Espionage • Ichiromania: A Whole New Ballgame • Thai Woman Convicted for Campaign Donations • DNC Outreach to the API Community • Vietnamese American Vigilante Escapes Cambodian Jail • Singaporean Girls Commit More Crimes			Oakland’s Cultural Center Changes Name -- Again: Board of directors decides to open issue up to discussion. Eliminating Abuse One Woman at the Time: The Asian Pacific American Legal Center builds bridges for victims of abuse and violence. Also in Bay Area and California News... • Stanford Students Stage Anti-Hate Crime Rally • Oakland Turns Polyglot • Demanding Justice from Japanese Consulate in L.A. • Bay to Breakers • Fresno County Sued for Jailing Another TB Patient • Bus Driver Goes “Postal” • Political Potstickers: Port Should Put People First

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	Arms Showdown — Selling Arms to Taiwan: Conflict between Taiwan and China is a delicate issue for the United States. Also in Business: • Young, Free and in Debt			Mistress of Self: Premier Indian American writer Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni talks about her challenges and her success. Wherever You Go, There You Are: The Unknown Errors of Our Lives by Chitra Divakaruni is a deep and delightful exploration of family, culture, and self. Plus, a schedule of Divakaruni’s Book Tour. Also in Arts and Entertainment... • Hot ‘n’ Sour Dish: To Live and Die in L.A. — and Tokyo. • Francis Jue Searches for Treasure

	Emil Amok: Busting Stereotypes. Just what did race have to do with the recent San Jose bus driver shooting? Voices from the Community: My Asian American Community. Kevin Gardner is a “white” guy who finds that crossing the color line is both easy and hard. Also in Opinion... • Floss Talk: I Told Momma, I Wanna Shop Around. • Lead Editorial: Seen But Not Heard. • Letters to the Editor			A&E Calendar This week's arts, entertainment, and community events around the country, listed alphabetically by region and category. Community Calendar This week's announcements, workshops, and opportunities for community, family and career.

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