— A Middle-Class Perspective on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” On July 3, 2025, the U.S. Congress narrowly passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) by a vote of 218 to 214. The very next day—Independence Day, July 4th—the President signed the bill into law, turning a symbolic holiday moment into a politicalContinue reading “Who Are the Real Winners?”
Category Archives: 政策与参与 / Policy & Civic Engagement
在国庆烟火之外：我们在美华人的此刻心声
当烟火即将划破夜空，当红白蓝的旗帜在街头巷尾飘扬，当人们准备庆祝美国建国的这一天——我们，也身在其中。 但此刻，我们的心，未必在庆典之中。 作为在美华人，站在这个国庆节前夕，我们感受到的，不仅是节日的热闹与自豪，还有沉甸甸的现实：一个国家理想与现实之间的巨大落差，一场我们常常被排除在外的民主叙事。
Beyond the Fireworks: A Reflection from Chinese Americans on Independence Day
As fireworks prepare to light up the night sky, as red, white, and blue flags flutter across the streets, and as people gather to celebrate the founding of the United States—we are here, too. But at this moment, our hearts may not be entirely in the celebration. As Chinese Americans, standing on the eve ofContinue reading “Beyond the Fireworks: A Reflection from Chinese Americans on Independence Day”
亞太裔社群關心政策影響力
《Power & Policy 2025》立法回顧座談會拉斯維加斯登場 【拉斯維加斯報導】美西時間6月25日晚間，由「內華達亞太裔聯盟」（One APIA Nevada）與 AAPI 商會共同舉辦的《Power & Policy 2025》立法回顧與社區對話座談會，在拉斯維加斯 Bottega Exchange 舉行，現場湧入近百位亞太裔與會者，共同聚焦今年內華達州的重點法案與社群倡議成果。活動透過立法問答與政策簡報，拉近民眾與政治決策之間的距離，展現亞太社群日益積極參與民主的力量。
AAPI Communities Advocate for Policy Impact
“Power & Policy 2025” Legislative Review Forum Held in Las Vegas Las Vegas Report On the evening of June 25 (PDT), nearly a hundred community members gathered at Bottega Exchange in Las Vegas for the Power & Policy 2025: Legislative Review & Community Dialogue Forum, hosted by One APIA Nevada and the AAPI Chamber ofContinue reading “AAPI Communities Advocate for Policy Impact”
谁拥有我们的能源未来？
——从个人屋顶到集体行动，太阳能之后的社会选择 作者｜内华达华人视角 在这场绿色能源转型中，太阳能最动人的画面或许不是那些横贯沙漠的光伏电站，而是一块块嵌在屋顶、在晨光中悄悄工作的面板。它象征着个人与环境之间新的连接，也象征着一种前所未有的可能性：我们每一个人，或许都能成为能源的生产者。 但当越来越多的家庭安装太阳能，越来越多的政策鼓励“分布式发电”，一个更深层的问题也随之而来——谁真正拥有这些能源？我们，还是那些掌握电网和规则的人？
Who Owns Our Energy Future?
— From Rooftop Panels to Collective Action: The Next Phase of Solar Power By Nevada Chinese Perspective In the movement toward clean energy, some of the most compelling images of solar power aren’t vast desert solar farms, but quiet panels perched on rooftops, catching the morning light. They represent not just a technological shift, butContinue reading “Who Owns Our Energy Future?”
没有补贴，还值得装太阳能吗？
——在政策退场的前夜，重新审视我们的能源选择 三十年来，太阳能技术一路走来，从昂贵小众的象征性环保行为，变成如今不少人考虑的实用投资选择。而这一切背后，有一只推力极大的“看得见的手”——联邦补贴。 当你决定在屋顶装上一排排光伏板时，很可能不是因为你突然有了环保觉悟，而是因为税务顾问提醒你：“你可以少交几千块税。” 但现在问题来了。如果这些补贴被取消了呢？太阳能，还值得吗？
Is Solar Still Worth It Without the Federal Tax Credit?
— Rethinking Our Energy Choices as Incentives Fade For decades, solar technology has evolved from an expensive niche product into a practical energy solution many households are considering. Behind this transformation, there’s been a powerful push from one source: federal subsidies. When people decide to install solar panels, it’s often not just out of environmentalContinue reading “Is Solar Still Worth It Without the Federal Tax Credit?”
谁在资助太阳能？
——联邦补贴的逻辑、公平性与公共利益争议 随着太阳能的普及，联邦政府通过税收减免等方式鼓励更多家庭和企业安装太阳能系统。但与此同时，一个越来越受关注的问题浮出水面：这些补贴是否真的公平？是否构成了所有纳税人对一部分太阳能用户的资助？
