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”
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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”
Moonlit Red Rock Night · Mid-Autumn Festival to Be Held in October
By One APIA Nevada Las Vegas News — The annual Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching. On Monday, October 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., One APIA Nevada, in collaboration with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Nevada Chinese Association (NCA), will host the “Moonlit Red Rock Night – Mid-Autumn Festival” at the RedContinue reading “Moonlit Red Rock Night · Mid-Autumn Festival to Be Held in October”
Who Bears the Cost of Peak-Hour Power?
— NV Energy’s New Billing System and the Community Concerns Behind the Greenlink Project By｜One Voice A New System: Bills Determined by Peak Usage NV Energy, the state’s largest utility, recently announced a major change to its billing practices in Southern Nevada. Instead of charging customers based on their total monthly electricity use, the companyContinue reading “Who Bears the Cost of Peak-Hour Power?”
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”
Social Security Policy Changes Since 2025: What You Need to Do Right Now
Since former President Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has rolled out a series of new policies. These changes affect how benefits are paid, how identities are verified, how online accounts are accessed, and how retirement and disability benefits are calculated. Many recipients don’t usually pay attentionContinue reading “Social Security Policy Changes Since 2025: What You Need to Do Right Now”
Claiming U.S. Social Security Benefits in China: A Guide for Retirees and Survivors
Why Does This Matter? Many U.S. citizens choose to retire abroad. For cultural, family, and cost-of-living reasons, China has become a preferred destination for some. At the same time, many Chinese spouses of U.S. citizens may qualify as survivors entitled to Social Security benefits. A practical question arises: Can you still receive U.S. Social SecurityContinue reading “Claiming U.S. Social Security Benefits in China: A Guide for Retirees and Survivors”
Why SSI Benefits May Be Reduced: Understanding In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM)
In the United States, Supplemental Security By | Voice in BetweenIncome (SSI) provides important support for many eligible seniors and individuals who need additional assistance. However, some notice their SSI payments are reduced when they live with others or receive free housing and meals. This is due to the rule known as In-Kind Support andContinue reading “Why SSI Benefits May Be Reduced: Understanding In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM)”
My Social Security: A Complete Guide
Editor’s Note: Our previous article, “The Confusing Math of Social Security: Why Chinese Seniors Complain About Fluctuating Payments,” raised an important question: Is there a better way to manage and keep track of one’s Social Security benefits? The answer is yes. The Social Security Administration offers an online personal account system called “My Social Security.”Continue reading “My Social Security: A Complete Guide”
