By Xinyu “Can you speak Chinese?”“Uh… just a little.” I overheard this exchange between my daughter and another Asian child as I picked her up from school. Her tone was light, almost shy, with a touch of avoidance. I know she can speak Chinese—at least at home, she does quite well.But in that moment, sheContinue reading “Why Do I Teach My Child Chinese—And Who Is It Really For?”
Category Archives: 政策与制度 / Policy & Institutions
Clean Energy Needs Clean Conscience: Observing the NV Energy–NCL Tension
By Nevada Chinese Perspective As Nevada rises to prominence as a clean energy leader, it’s clear that the future is solar, geothermal, and battery-powered. From massive infrastructure projects like Greenlink Nevada to collaborations with major tech companies, NV Energy is playing a visible and vital role in the state’s transition to renewables. At the sameContinue reading “Clean Energy Needs Clean Conscience: Observing the NV Energy–NCL Tension”
清洁能源需要清晰良知：观察 NV Energy 与内华达环保联盟的分歧
文 / 内华达华人视角 内华达州正迅速崛起为美国清洁能源的领跑者。从“绿色通道”输电计划到与大型科技公司的合作，NV Energy 在推动全州向可再生能源转型中扮演着不可或缺的角色。而与此同时，内华达环保联盟（Nevada Conservation League, 简称 NCL）等民间环保组织则不断呼吁，在加速绿色转型的同时，也必须确保这一进程的公平与正义。 因此，当 NV Energy 提出将居民电费上调 9% 的计划，并遭到 NCL 强烈反对时，公众不禁疑惑：既然双方都支持清洁能源，为什么还会发生如此明显的分歧？
Public Voices Rise Over NV Energy Rate Hike Proposal at PUCN Hearings
LAS VEGAS, June 5, 2025 — Emotions ran high at the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) hearings held on June 4, as residents and community advocates voiced sharp criticism of NV Energy’s proposed 9% electricity rate increase. The utility’s proposal, which could raise average monthly household bills by around $15, drew both fierce publicContinue reading “Public Voices Rise Over NV Energy Rate Hike Proposal at PUCN Hearings”
民众齐声反对 NV Energy 涨价提案 —— 公用事业委员会听证会引发强烈反响
拉斯维加斯，2025年6月5日 — 6月4日，内华达州公用事业委员会（PUCN）在拉斯维加斯举行的听证会上，众多居民和社区倡导者对 NV Energy 提出的 9% 电费上涨计划表示强烈不满。该提案预计将使普通家庭的月电费增加约15美元，在社区中引发广泛反对，尽管部分非营利组织对其中一些措施表示有限支持。
[Green Card Guide] A Green Card Isn’t the Final Stop: Who Should Consider U.S. Citizenship Sooner Rather Than Later?
For many Chinese immigrants, obtaining a U.S. green card marks a major milestone on their immigration journey. But having a green card doesn’t guarantee long-term security. Although it grants lawful permanent residency, it does not ensure “permanent safety.” Any misstep—whether in travel patterns, tax filing, or prolonged overseas stays—can put your status at risk. ByContinue reading “[Green Card Guide] A Green Card Isn’t the Final Stop: Who Should Consider U.S. Citizenship Sooner Rather Than Later?”
【绿卡指南】绿卡不是终点：哪些人应尽早考虑入籍美国？
对于许多华人来说，拿到美国绿卡是移民路上的重要里程碑，但这并不意味着“身份无忧”。绿卡虽是美国的永久居留权，却并不等于“永久安全”，尤其在出入境、税务申报或居住安排稍有不慎时，身份都可能受到质疑。 相比之下，入籍成为美国公民意味着更高的法律保障、更强的自由度和更稳定的家庭规划空间。当然，这也伴随着一个关键变化：入籍即改变原有国籍身份。对于不承认双重国籍的国家（如中国），入籍美国将被视为自动放弃中国国籍。因此，是否入籍是一个涉及法律、现实与情感的重大决定。 本篇文章将为你分析——哪些绿卡持有者应尽早考虑入籍？
A May of Poetry: Echoes and Progress of AAPI Heritage Month
From Legislation to Legacy; From History Remembered to Futures Imagined The Dawn: When Congress Began to Remember On a quiet morning in 1843, waves from the Pacific gently touched the shores of San Francisco Bay. A lone traveler from Japan stepped onto American soil, unaware that his footsteps would begin a legacy spanning centuries. TwoContinue reading “A May of Poetry: Echoes and Progress of AAPI Heritage Month”
五月如诗：亚太裔传统月的回响与前行
从一纸法案，到百代传承；从历史回望，到未来之路 黎明之初：从国会走出的记忆之声 1843年的某个清晨，太平洋的浪涛拍打着旧金山湾的礁石。第一位日本旅人悄然踏上这片土地。他或许无法预知，自己将开启一条横跨百年的移民之路。二十多年后，在横贯大陆的铁路工地上，一群华工用锄头与汗水，将美洲大地连接起来。他们沉默不语，却为这片土地铺设出了一条前所未有的路径。
[Practical Guide] How Special Groups Can Protect Their Green Card Status
Tailored Strategies for Accompanying Parents, Elderly Chinese Immigrants, and Frequent Business Travelers For many Chinese green card holders, life doesn’t always revolve around the U.S. Some need to return to China for their child’s education, some retirees wish to spend more time back home, and others constantly travel between the U.S. and China for business.Continue reading “[Practical Guide] How Special Groups Can Protect Their Green Card Status”
