In the Chinese community, many seniors have recently been talking about the “confusing account” of Social Security. Some said their checks dropped to only a quarter of the usual amount last month, while others received overpayment notices in English that they could not understand. For immigrant seniors who rely on Social Security, these fluctuations disruptContinue reading “The Confusing Rules of Social Security: Why Chinese Seniors Complain About Sudden Changes”
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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”
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”
Las Vegas July Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.0%, Private Sector Continues to Shrink
By | Voice in Between Source: Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), Nevada Workforce Information (nevadaworkforce.com), July 2025 data Unemployment Rate Up from June, Down from Last Year According to the latest figures released by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) and the state’s Workforce Information Office, the unemployment rateContinue reading “Las Vegas July Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.0%, Private Sector Continues to Shrink”
Dongji Island: Illuminating Humanity in the Depths of History
A question rising from the deep: In a divided world, can human decency still endure? By Voice in Between Editor’s Note: A rescue at sea, carried out by Zhoushan fishermen, transcends time and borders. Dongji Island compels us to ask: when the world once again teeters on division, can we still hold fast to theContinue reading “Dongji Island: Illuminating Humanity in the Depths of History”
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”
The Democrats’ Dilemma: Structural Challenges Behind the Voter Registration Crisis
By One Voice In the summer of 2025, the Democratic Party was confronted with a sobering report on voter registration. According to data from 30 states that allow voters to register by party, Democrats have experienced net losses in every single one since 2020, while Republicans have generally gained. Over the past four years, DemocratsContinue reading “The Democrats’ Dilemma: Structural Challenges Behind the Voter Registration Crisis”
Mixed and Multidimensional: Breaking the Binary, Creating New Forms
Identity & Ethnicity Series · Essay 5By Voice in Between Introduction “My dad is a Chinese immigrant, my mom is white American. We celebrated both Lunar New Year and Christmas growing up, and our kitchen always had both chopsticks and forks.”“I never felt like I had to choose a side.” In today’s America, more andContinue reading “Mixed and Multidimensional: Breaking the Binary, Creating New Forms”
Redistricting: The “Silent War” in America’s Political Landscape
In the United States, redistricting takes place once every decade, closely tied to the national census. The Constitution requires that seats in the House of Representatives be apportioned according to each state’s population. As populations shift, cities expand, and demographics evolve, district boundaries must also be redrawn to uphold the principle of “one person, oneContinue reading “Redistricting: The “Silent War” in America’s Political Landscape”
Cultivating Nevada’s Next Generation of Leaders
Las Vegas, NV — August 16, 2025 Laughter, teamwork, and discovery filled the Bottega Exchange on Saturday morning as One APIA Nevada hosted the finale of its six-week youth programming series. The event, titled “Beneath the Surface” Scavenger Hunt, brought together local youth for a lively morning of games, food, and celebration — and aContinue reading “Cultivating Nevada’s Next Generation of Leaders”
