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- US
When anti-ICE protests become a legal weapon: The 'Broadview Six' case and the collapse of a repression blueprint
Over one million dollars in legal fees, months of sleeplessness and isolation, a prosecution notice still hanging on a government website — that is the price six protesters in Illinois paid for a case that the federal go…
- Guides
America's Green Card Is Changing: A Guide for Vietnamese People Not to Get Lost in the Immigration Maze
Immigration policy news changes constantly — but what matters more is knowing how to read and respond correctly, rather than panicking with every news story. This article shows you how to monitor the Visa Bulletin, under…
- US
Trump's New Green Card Policy: How the Legal Mechanism is Dismantling the Foundation of Legal Immigration
About half of the green cards issued each year in the United States go to people already living on American soil — not people waiting from abroad.[1] That figure, according to the U.S.…
- Guides
Keeping Your Home Cool and Saving Electricity When Air Conditioning Parts Are Scarce: A Practical Guide for This Summer
Air conditioning breaks down but parts are unavailable — that is the reality many families are facing this summer. But with a few simple adjustments inside your home, you can reduce perceived temperature and significantl…
- World
Hegseth's 3.5% GDP Defense Spending Demand: The Strategic Trap Washington Is Setting for Itself in Southeast Asia
A single figure has exposed all the contradictions in Washington's Asia strategy: 3.5% GDP. This is the level of defense spending that U.S.…
- Politics
Ken Paxton Uses Legal Battle Against Latino Voter Mobilization Groups to Build Senate Campaign
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s push to dissolve Latino civil rights groups is less about election integrity and more about branding his U.S. Senate campaign. This legal strategy sets a dangerous precedent that could event…
- Guides
Grandparents in Vietnamese American families: More than babysitters, they are the foundation of an entire generation
Childcare in California can cost up to 2,500 USD per month — but for many Vietnamese families, the solution has been in place for a long time: grandparents at home. Their role is far greater than childcare, and understan…
- NorCal
Cutting 6,800 child care slots: Budget mechanics are pushing tens of thousands of California families into an inescapable situation
California increased its proposed cut to subsidized child care slots from 4,200 to 6,800 — even as revenue from the AI industry is surging. The real mechanism: the waiting list is a fiscal deficit absorption buffer, and …
- US
California 2026: When Mail-in Ballots Flip the Script, The Governor's Race Remains Wide Open
California's preliminary election results from June 3, 2026 failed to determine a winner — not because votes are close, but because voters have changed how they cast ballots in ways no one could have predicted. This shif…
- NorCal
Immunity for Engineered Stone Manufacturers: When Legal Loopholes Bury Dying Workers
At least 31 people have died in California since 2019 from a completely preventable disease — silicosis (silica dust lung disease) — according to reporting by KQED.…
- Guides
Why Do U.S. Election Results Take Weeks to Finalize? A Complete Guide for Vietnamese Voters
A candidate leading at 11 p.m. on election night can lose two weeks later — and that is completely normal. This is why millions of ballots in California only begin being counted after polling places close, and why Vietna…
- Politics
Three Studies Underpinning RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Policy Are Crumbling One Piece at a Time
For more than a decade, the anti-vaccine movement in America has not relied solely on belief or emotion — it has relied on paper.…
- Guides
How New U.S. Tariffs Will Affect Vietnamese-American Businesses and Consumers
It's not the exporting country that pays the tariff — it's the U.S. importer who pays, and ultimately consumers feel it most clearly. From nail salons to Asian markets, here's what the Vietnamese-American community needs…
- World
US Tariffs on 'Forced Labor': When Washington Rearmed Trade Policy with the Oldest Clause in the 1974 Trade Act
In 1995, the World Trade Organization (WTO) formally began operations with a promise that free trade would naturally lead to labor improvements.…
- Guides
US Citizenship Rights for Vietnamese: Understanding to Protect Yourself
Amid proposals to strip citizenship causing concern for many, what matters to understand is: legally naturalized U.S. citizens are protected by the Constitution — not by political will. Here is what you need to know to p…
- Vietnam
Physics exam error in Saigon's grade 10 specialized class: A small mistake, a large crack in the examination system
An incorrect physics formula printed on the entrance exam for grade 10 specialized physics at Ho Chi Minh City is not exactly breaking news.…
- Politics
When Cryptocurrency Enters Retirement Funds: The Trump Administration's 14.2 Trillion Dollar Gamble
In 2008, when the U.S. real estate market collapsed, millions of American workers — including many Vietnamese-American families in California, Texas, and Virginia — watched their 401(k) accounts evaporate by 30 to 40 per…
- Vietnam
Fixed tax deduction thresholds: When policy becomes outdated at the moment of enactment
Average spending on higher education in Vietnam has increased sharply since public universities transitioned to financial autonomy mechanisms.…
- Guides
Home Loans in the US: Understand Fixed-Rate, Adjustable-Rate, and FHA Loan Programs Before Signing the Contract
Fixed-rate, ARM, or FHA loan — each type suits different circumstances, and choosing wrong could cost you tens of thousands of dollars over 30 years. Understanding how each type works is what you need to do before steppi…
- US
The Punch in Shelby and the Endless Loop: When Video Is No Longer Enough to Change the System
Since 1991, when video footage captured Rodney King being beaten by four Los Angeles Police Department officers, Americans have heard a repeated implicit promise: video evidence will force the system to be accountable.…
- US
Iran War Is Burning Americans' Wallets — and the Trump Administration Calls It 'Peanuts'
Real incomes for Americans have fallen for the third consecutive month, according to a report released by the U.S. Department of Commerce on May 29, 2026.…
- SoCal
NIH Collapsing From Within: San Diego Digesting the Shock, But the Scientific Pipeline Has Started Clogging
According to data from NIH and industry advocacy group BIOCOM, San Diego receives over 1 billion USD in NIH funding annually — a figure large enough to obscure a crack spreading underneath.…
- Guides
How to Ensure Your Vote Isn't 'Wasted' in California: A Guide for Vietnamese-American Voters
Every election season, many Vietnamese-American voters in California hear a familiar refrain: "Why vote for that candidate, they're going to lose anyway" or "That party has the majority here, my vote doesn't mean anythin…
- NorCal
California 2026 Primary Election: When Ballots Become Tactical Bets for Democratic Voters
Approximately 40% of registered voters in California identify as Democrats — according to data from the California Secretary of State as of early 2026 — yet this summer, the state's largest voting bloc finds itself in a …
- Guides
Protecting Your Child Online: A Practical Guide for Vietnamese-American Parents
Large-scale arrests of online child predators continue to occur throughout the United States — and each time, many parents wonder: is my child safe?…