Dear reader, It’s one of those weeks when there’s arresting or tragic news every few hours. Trump, Goodall, synagogue. We discuss the first two in “Singapore This Week”, alongside some lesser-known people, such as Nathan Law and Pannir Selvam. On the ground, we’re seeing that familiar annual...
What next for Gaza; SG treads a fine diplomatic line with HK activist; new scheme to support mums; Jane Goodall, primate extraordinaire; the first demo of human flight in Singapore; a death row poet; and more
Dear reader, Several issues in the news this week are indicative of the importance of societal discourse, of our fledgling democracy’s growth. Unemployment support, once anathema in this welfare-averse society, is now a thing. Though far from ideal, it’s a start, and we assess the early evidence and...
Deterrence and public opinion are used as justification for retaining the death penalty. We interrogate both notions, as we argue for abolition.
The growing-up pains of a fifth-generation jet; Nepal’s uprising; still no recognition for Palestine; update from parliament; support schemes in a tumultuous job market; the great Boys’ Love craze; and more.
Dear reader, How should we talk about complex social issues, from migration and race to transgender rights? At what point does an individual’s right to free inquiry and speech threaten the safety of vulnerable groups in society? This is one of the thorniest issues facing open societies. And I...
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