In recent years, the slogan of “fair participation for all, regardless of party” has been widely invoked in debates over America’s electoral system. On the surface, everyone agrees that elections should be inclusive and equitable. Yet when it comes to implementation, the meaning of “everyone can participate” or “nonpartisan fairness” looks very different depending onContinue reading “The Real Test of “Fair Participation Without Partisan Divide” in Nevada’s Elections”
Category Archives: 政策与制度 / Policy & Institutions
小费免税：暂时的胜利与未来的考验
作者｜内华达华人视角 在今年夏天的国会大戏里，“小费免税”无疑是最贴近普通服务业工人的一条新政。它意味着，餐厅服务员、美容师、赌场发牌员、酒店侍者——这些在内华达随处可见的岗位——终于不用再为辛苦挣来的小费交税。对很多家庭而言，这不只是几百美元的节省，而是一份稳定感与被认可的尊严。 然而，这份胜利目前仍有时间限制——相关条款只是一个“四年期的临时安排”，将于 2028 年到期。能否把它从“阶段性政策”变成“长期法律”，系于那部已在参议院全票通过的《No Tax on Tips Act》。问题在于，法案进入众议院后迟迟停留在税务与财政委员会，尚未排入正式议程。小费免税的未来，仍存变数。
No Tax on Tips: A Temporary Victory and a Future Test
By｜Nevada Chinese Perspective This past summer, one of the most eye-catching developments on Capitol Hill was the “No Tax on Tips” provision. For service workers—restaurant servers, beauticians, casino dealers, hotel staff—jobs that define daily life in Nevada, this policy means no longer having to pay federal income tax on their hard-earned tips. For many families,Continue reading “No Tax on Tips: A Temporary Victory and a Future Test”
孩子会不会“过龄”？——CSPA 政策收紧下的亲属移民新风险解析
作者｜之间博客 在美国的亲属移民体系中，“等待”几乎是所有家庭的共同命运。有的父母提交了申请，却要等上几年甚至十几年，才能真正与家人团聚。而对于有未成年子女的申请人来说，这个等待还伴随着另一层焦虑——孩子会不会在等待中年满 21 岁，从而失去与父母一同获得绿卡的资格？这就是移民法里常说的 aging out，中文通常叫“过龄”。 为了避免因为政府审批延迟而让孩子“过龄”，美国国会在 2002 年通过了《儿童身份保护法》（Child Status Protection Act，简称 CSPA）。它的设计初衷，是在一定条件下“冻结”或“回溯”孩子的年龄，让他们在法律上依然算作“21 岁以下”，从而保留随父母一起申请绿卡的机会。
Will Your Child “Age Out”? — Understanding the New CSPA Rule for Family-Based Immigration
By | Voice in Between In the U.S. family-based immigration system, “waiting” is a shared reality for almost all families. Some parents file their petitions and then wait years — sometimes more than a decade — before they can finally reunite with their loved ones. For applicants with minor children, this wait carries an additionalContinue reading “Will Your Child “Age Out”? — Understanding the New CSPA Rule for Family-Based Immigration”
从“修路修桥”到新能源：三部联邦法案如何改变内华达的就业版图
在短短四年里，三部联邦法案相继落地，让内华达的就业版图发生剧烈变化：先是“修路修桥”的基建岗位大量增加，接着清洁能源投资掀起新能源就业热潮，而最新的“大而美法案”又让补贴骤然收紧。眼下，内华达正站在转折点，既面临岗位减少的风险，也握有锂矿和电池产业带来的新机遇。
From Roads and Bridges to Clean Energy: How Three Federal Laws Are Reshaping Jobs in Nevada
In just four years, three major federal laws have dramatically reshaped Nevada’s employment landscape. First came a surge of infrastructure jobs from building roads and bridges, followed by a boom in clean energy employment fueled by record investments. Now, the newest “One Big Beautiful Bill” has pulled back subsidies, hitting the brakes on growth. NevadaContinue reading “From Roads and Bridges to Clean Energy: How Three Federal Laws Are Reshaping Jobs in Nevada”
华人也在其中：选民登记危机与我们的未来
最近，美国主流媒体报道了一组令人担忧的数据：自 2020 年以来，在全美 30 个允许按党派登记的州里，民主党都出现了净流失，而共和党则普遍增加。四年间，民主党可能减少了两百万甚至更多登记选民。 乍一听，这似乎是“两党角力”的故事，和华人社区没有太大关系。但事实上，选民登记的趋势会直接影响移民、教育、医保、治安等公共政策，而这些议题，恰恰与每一位在美华人的日常生活息息相关。
Chinese Americans in the Picture: The Voter Registration Crisis and Our Future
Recently, major U.S. media outlets reported a troubling trend: since 2020, in all 30 states that allow party-affiliated voter registration, Democrats have experienced net losses while Republicans have generally gained. Over four years, the Democratic Party may have lost as many as two million registered voters. At first glance, this might sound like just anotherContinue reading “Chinese Americans in the Picture: The Voter Registration Crisis and Our Future”
民主党的隐忧：选民登记危机背后的结构性问题
2025 年夏天，美国民主党面临一份不容乐观的选民登记报告。数据显示，自 2020 年以来，在 30 个允许登记时选择党派的州里，民主党无一例外出现了选民流失，而共和党则普遍实现增长。四年间，民主党净损失可能超过 200 万人。这不仅是数字上的减少，更是对党派基础动员能力的一次警示。 这份警示的分量在于：选民登记并非选举结果本身，但它决定了谁有资格进入投票箱。它是长期趋势的体现，也是政治生态变化的前奏。
