Have you ever walked through a Chinatown in a North American city—past traditional Chinese archways, the scent of roast duck, and familiar shop signs? Have you ever wondered how these neighborhoods came to be, and how they continue to survive wave after wave of urban development? Directed by Canadian filmmaker Karen Cho, the documentary “BigContinue reading “Big Fight in Little Chinatown: A Cross-City Battle to Preserve Culture”
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Who Will Shape the Future of Solar Energy?
— Unpacking the Tensions Between NV Energy and Solar Installers In the past two years, several solar companies based in Las Vegas have publicly criticized NV Energy’s solar interconnection process as ‘delayed, opaque, and inconsistent.’ Some companies reported that customers waited so long for grid approval that installations were canceled, affecting their business.On the surface,Continue reading “Who Will Shape the Future of Solar Energy?”
Five Questions Between Us and the Sun
— A Preface to Our Upcoming Article Series By NevadaChinesePerspective.Org Have you ever thought about installing a solar system for your home? Maybe you’ve considered it. Maybe you’ve already done it. Or maybe you’re still unsure. Some people proudly share screenshots of electric bills turning negative, while others complain about complicated procedures, slow payback, andContinue reading “Five Questions Between Us and the Sun”
Thousands Rally in Las Vegas “No Kings” Protest
Demonstrators oppose executive overreach; 15 arrested including one felony charge LAS VEGAS — On the evening of June 14, 2025, more than 8,000 demonstrators gathered outside the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse in downtown Las Vegas for a national ‘No Kings’ protest, calling for the protection of democratic institutions and pushing back against perceived executiveContinue reading “Thousands Rally in Las Vegas “No Kings” Protest”
No Kings, No Tyranny: A Protest That Rekindled Our Memory of Institutions
On a scorching summer afternoon in Las Vegas, thousands of people converged on the street outside the federal courthouse. It was June 14, 2025—a day that would quietly mark itself in the minds of those present. Nearly 8,000 individuals gathered, not to endorse any political figure, but to remind one another: this nation was neverContinue reading “No Kings, No Tyranny: A Protest That Rekindled Our Memory of Institutions”
Support AB156: Bring More Community Voices into School Governance!
What is AB156? AB156 is a bill currently under consideration by the Nevada State Legislature in 2025. It proposes providing fair compensation to elected school board members in large school districts. Currently, many school board members serve without pay, making it difficult for working-class families to participate in education decision-making. Why is AB156 important forContinue reading “Support AB156: Bring More Community Voices into School Governance!”
Nevada’s AB156 Gains Momentum: AANHPI Communities Rally Behind School Board Reform
Nevada Assembly Bill 156 (AB156) continues to make progress this legislative session, following a successful committee hearing that advanced the bill for further consideration. The bill, which seeks to establish fair compensation for elected school board trustees in large school districts like the Clark County School District (CCSD), has drawn strong support from community advocates,Continue reading “Nevada’s AB156 Gains Momentum: AANHPI Communities Rally Behind School Board Reform”
