In November 2025, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City. His victory not only rewrote the city’s political history but also signaled a broader shift in America’s urban political landscape. It was more than a local election—it was a statement about generational change and the new moral vocabulary of city politics.
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Preserving Our Map: The Future Battle for Chinatown and Chinese Belonging
Reflections on “Big Fight in Little Chinatown”: As Chinese Americans, how do we preserve a place we can still call home? By One Voice Introduction｜A Moment to Ask: Where Did We Come From, and Where Are We Going? On July 26, 2025, a community screening and dialogue was held at the Marjorie Barrick Museum ofContinue reading “Preserving Our Map: The Future Battle for Chinatown and Chinese Belonging”
Assimilate or Stay True?
——When “Identity” Is Dismissed as a False Question Identity & Belonging Series (Extra) By Voice in Between At a recent community forum, an elderly Chinese immigrant raised his hand during the Q&A session and said earnestly, “I think for people like us—minorities in this country—there’s no point in obsessing over ‘identity.’ What really matters isContinue reading “Assimilate or Stay True?”
“Who Am I” Between School and Community
Identity & Ethnicity Series (Part 3) From Classrooms to Neighborhoods: How We Are Seen, and How We Are Overlooked By Voices In Between Introduction｜Identity Is Not a Monologue—It’s a Public Encounter In Part Two, we outlined five evolving paths of Chinese American identity, each reflecting how individuals navigate culture, politics, and family.In this installment, weContinue reading ““Who Am I” Between School and Community”
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?”
Who’s Paying for Solar?
— Federal Subsidies, Fairness, and the Debate on Public Interest As solar energy adoption spreads, the federal government has encouraged more households and businesses to install solar systems through tax incentives and other forms of support. But an increasingly pressing question has emerged: Are these subsidies truly fair? And do they amount to all taxpayersContinue reading “Who’s Paying for Solar?”
Who’s Paying for Whom?
— Electricity Pricing and Fairness in the Solar Era As more households install solar panels on their rooftops, a quiet green energy revolution is underway. But beneath this transition lies a less visible issue: Under the current electricity pricing structure, are households without solar systems effectively subsidizing those who do have them? This question deservesContinue reading “Who’s Paying for Whom?”
Nevada Legislative Session: What It Means for Las Vegas Chinese Communities
As the 2025 Nevada legislative session enters its final stretch, major policy discussions are shaping the future of the state — and members of the Chinese community in the Las Vegas metropolitan area should be paying attention. From health care costs to housing, education to economic uncertainty, decisions made in Carson City in the comingContinue reading “Nevada Legislative Session: What It Means for Las Vegas Chinese Communities”
[Housing Shouldn’t Be a Luxury] — Why We Must Support Nevada’s AB366
In Nevada—especially in cities like Las Vegas—more and more people are spending the night on the streets. You might see them during your morning commute, at the park, under bridges, or in the corners of shopping centers. Some are struggling with mental illness, some are disabled, some are veterans, and others have simply been hitContinue reading “[Housing Shouldn’t Be a Luxury] — Why We Must Support Nevada’s AB366”
