Political participation among Chinese Americans has historically been limited. But as U.S.–China relations tighten and the community evolves, is this beginning to change? A new generation, shifting social dynamics, and community growth may be shaping a new path toward greater civic engagement.
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As U.S.–China Relations Tighten, Are Chinese Americans Prepared for a New Reality?
As U.S.–China relations tighten, Chinese Americans are facing a new reality: it is becoming increasingly difficult to remain outside the impact of geopolitics. From identity and careers to social climate and civic engagement, the role of Chinese Americans is evolving. What does this shift mean, and are Chinese Americans prepared for what lies ahead?
Outdoor Recreation Is Reshaping Nevada’s Economy
A new report shows outdoor recreation is becoming a major economic engine in Nevada, generating $24 billion in output and supporting over 75,000 jobs. The trend is reshaping the state’s economy and influencing community development.
Spring Festival: Growing Roots in a Distant Land
When the Spring Festival exists alongside mainstream systems of time abroad, it becomes more than a holiday. It is time deliberately preserved — not arranged by institutions, but sustained by personal and familial choice. Between daily realities and inherited memory, it serves as a quiet affirmation of identity and belonging.
How County-Level Power Operates Without Being Seen
Why Residents Are Almost Always “Too Late” in Clark County In the first two articles of this series, we established two core realities of local governance in Clark County. First, the most consequential decisions shaping daily life—from land use to development density—are made not at the city level, but at the county level. Second, ordinaryContinue reading “How County-Level Power Operates Without Being Seen”
Las Vegas Transformation: From “Gambling City” to “Entertainment and Convention Capital”
Las Vegas is undergoing a rare and profound structural transformation. For decades, the city was known for affordable hotel rates, cheap buffets, convenient entertainment options, and a highly concentrated casino culture. However, over the past ten years—especially in the most recent three to five years—Las Vegas has been quietly moving away from its traditional modelContinue reading “Las Vegas Transformation: From “Gambling City” to “Entertainment and Convention Capital””
Walking Spring Mountain: Why Pedestrian Safety Has Become the Corridor’s Most Urgent Public Issue
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”
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”
