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”
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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”
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”
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”
The Politically Awakened: When Identity Becomes Action
Identity & Ethnicity Series · Essay 4By Voice in Between Introduction “I used to think that if I just lived quietly, everything would be fine.”“It wasn’t until that moment that I realized—if you don’t engage in politics, politics will still find you.” For many Chinese immigrants, “politics” once felt distant and abstract. The real pathContinue reading “The Politically Awakened: When Identity Becomes Action”
When Hate Knocks at the Door, Are We Ready?
— Five Lessons from the Amadeo Quindara Case for the Chinese American Community By One Voice “Speak English!” — A Command That Led to a Bloody Assault On May 30, 2023, 75-year-old Filipino American Amadeo Quindara was sitting in a chair in his own garage, enjoying a quiet afternoon in the Mountain’s Edge neighborhood ofContinue reading “When Hate Knocks at the Door, Are We Ready?”
Why the Political Air in 2025 Feels Strange
— A Power Transition Without Ceremony, Yet Full of Restlessness By | Hearing Each Other If you had moved abroad at the beginning of 2025 and returned in the summer, just like me, you might be surprised at how calm everything seems on the surface. Trump really is back—but not with the roaring crowds orContinue reading “Why the Political Air in 2025 Feels Strange”
Las Vegas Hosts Screening and Community Dialogue on “Big Fight in Little Chinatown”:Rethinking the Future of Chinatown and the Corridor Redevelopment
By Nevada Chinese Association On July 26, 2025, the Nevada Chinese Association, in collaboration with the Asian & Asian American Studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), hosted a community film screening and discussion at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art on the UNLV campus. The event was free and open to theContinue reading “Las Vegas Hosts Screening and Community Dialogue on “Big Fight in Little Chinatown”:Rethinking the Future of Chinatown and the Corridor Redevelopment”
