As in the past, the push towards greater queer equality will come not from politicians but from the community itself.
Daryl Yang
As Singapore leans into its future, how might the state transform its relationship with citizens and civil society, ‘loving critics’ included? One that’s less paternalistic and heavy-handed, and more open, transparent and participatory.
What next for the queer movement; marriage equality or broader policy demands? And all while negotiating the state’s potential to co-opt and control.
The pursuit of racial harmony, backed up by a corpus of laws and penalties, may come at the expense of genuine racial justice.
By conflating protectionism with traditional workplace discrimination, we risk creating a watered-down law that fails to address the real discrimination faced by people from from marginalised groups.