After sunset, Spring Mountain Road remains brightly lit. Lines form outside restaurants, cars weave through crowded lanes, and neon light spills from plazas—creating one of the most vibrant corridors in Las Vegas. Yet behind the movement and glow, residents and business owners talk about something far more basic than commerce or congestion: “It doesn’t feelContinue reading “Walking Spring Mountain: Why Pedestrian Safety Has Become the Corridor’s Most Urgent Public Issue”
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Purple Spring Mountain: Why Las Vegas Chinatown Has Become a Battleground Both Parties Can’t Ignore
Walking along Spring Mountain Road, it’s impossible to miss the constant stream of headlights, late-night restaurant crowds, and the unmistakable rhythm of a community that never truly goes quiet. For many Asian residents—especially those with roots in Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, and Southeast Asia—Las Vegas Chinatown is far more than a commercial zone. It isContinue reading “Purple Spring Mountain: Why Las Vegas Chinatown Has Become a Battleground Both Parties Can’t Ignore”
Thanksgiving: A Lesson in Belonging for Chinese Immigrants in America
From a Dinner Table to a Cultural Insight In the week leading up to Thanksgiving, supermarkets across the United States begin to feel different. People who rarely cook are pushing carts full of spices, college students are animatedly debating who will bring dessert, delivery drivers are shuttling turkeys in and out of loading zones, andContinue reading “Thanksgiving: A Lesson in Belonging for Chinese Immigrants in America”
Expanding Nevada’s Film Tax Credit: Who Benefits, Who Pays
—And What the State’s Union Divide Reveals About Its Economic Future As Nevada lawmakers convene for a special legislative session, the state finds itself in an unusually dramatic policy battle. The controversy has little to do with Hollywood blockbusters and everything to do with whether Nevada should dramatically expand its Film Tax Credit (FTC) program.Continue reading “Expanding Nevada’s Film Tax Credit: Who Benefits, Who Pays”
When Economic Structures Shape Emotions:The Social Logic Behind “Filial Respect” and “Independence”
— How culture reflects the economy beneath it It is often said that one of the biggest differences between Eastern and Western cultures lies in how they view the elderly. In Chinese culture, respecting and caring for elders is considered a moral foundation. In the United States, independence is seen as a virtue and aContinue reading “When Economic Structures Shape Emotions:The Social Logic Behind “Filial Respect” and “Independence””
Looking Far, Remembering Near — Reflections on the Double Ninth Festival in America
Every year, on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, the Chinese celebrate the Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang Festival)—a day symbolizing longevity, remembrance, and the continuity of life. For Chinese living in the United States, this day is not only a traditional festival but also a bridge of emotion—a way to stay connected acrossContinue reading “Looking Far, Remembering Near — Reflections on the Double Ninth Festival in America”
A Quieter Las Vegas Than Last Year
— Impressions of a Chinese Visitor The plane landed in the desert at dusk. Through the window, Las Vegas shimmered with that familiar light — a brilliance that belongs only to the desert, a mix of neon and dust, magic and heat. But as I stepped out of the terminal, I faintly felt that theContinue reading “A Quieter Las Vegas Than Last Year”
When Lights Illuminate the Desert Night — The Asian Lantern Festival Returns to Las Vegas
By Voice in Between As the autumn breeze sweeps across the desert and night slowly settles over the city, the sky above Las Vegas is about to glow once again. On Saturday, October 11, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Asian Lantern Festival will return to the College of Southern Nevada (Charleston Campus), bringingContinue reading “When Lights Illuminate the Desert Night — The Asian Lantern Festival Returns to Las Vegas”
The Moonlit Red Rock Night — Finding Reunion in the Desert
月照红石的夜——在沙漠中重拾团圆的意义 As dusk settled over the sandstone cliffs of Red Rock Canyon on October 6, the ridges glowed with a golden hue. A gentle breeze swept across the desert, carrying warmth and anticipation in the air. At around 5:15 p.m., before the sun fully dipped behind the mountains, the “Moonlit Red Rock Night – Mid-AutumnContinue reading “The Moonlit Red Rock Night — Finding Reunion in the Desert”
From Chang’e to the Harvest Moon: Where Chinese and American Moon Traditions Meet
Under the same moonlight, we find our shared sense of togetherness The Same Moon, Different Stories Every Mid-Autumn Festival, people look up at the bright moon and think of those far away. For Chinese communities, this sentiment runs deep — from the legend of Chang’e flying to the moon and Wu Gang chopping the laurelContinue reading “From Chang’e to the Harvest Moon: Where Chinese and American Moon Traditions Meet”
