Governance & Policy
Marriage Mirage in Singapore: False Security for Conservatives?
When PM Lawrence Wong said in 2022 that the definition of marriage would not change "under my watch if the PAP Government were to win the next General Election," many marriage conservatives breathed a...
Governance & Policy
The Truth About HIV in Singapore: What the Campaign Won’t Say
Singapore’s HIV stigma awareness campaign developed by the National HIV Programme (NHIVP) and distributed by the Health Promotion Board is everywhere once again for the third year now.Train stations, YouTube, Facebook, bus stops... they're...
Global Affairs
Understanding Trump’s Gaza Gamble: A Strategy That Stunned the World
Trump’s Gaza proposal is as audacious as it is controversial—relocate millions, place Gaza under U.S. control, and rebuild it from scratch. Is this a bold masterstroke or a reckless gamble that risks global chaos? With world leaders reacting and stakes higher than ever, here’s what you need to know about the plan that stunned the world.
Culture & Media
How Activists Are Quietly Changing Singapore’s Understanding of Family
Read Time: 10 MinutesActivists in Singapore are quietly working to expand the definition of family, challenging traditional norms and values.The nuclear family is criticised as restrictive, sparking debates about whether it still serves society’s...
Governance & Policy
The Future of Reproduction: Synthetic Sperm, Artificial Wombs and More
Biotechnology is advancing faster than our ethics can keep up. From lab-grown babies to artificial wombs, the future of human reproduction is being reshaped in ways that once belonged in science fiction. While these innovations may solve crises like Singapore's demographic decline, they also open Pandora’s box of moral dilemmas—eugenics, commodified genetics, and posthumous reproduction. The question is: How far are we willing to go before we lose control?
Society
Mythbusting Gender Ideology: Sex and Gender are Never Unrelated
Are gender and sex truly separate? Unpack the popular narrative and see why defining gender based on feelings might be misleading. Explore how society’s indulgence in self-identified genders could harm those needing clarity. Understand the crucial connection between gender identity and biological sex, and how a grounded perspective can foster healthier, more realistic views on identity. Ready to challenge the myths?
Society
The Elephant in the TFR Room: Female Hypergamy
Are Singapore's highly educated women and low-income men destined to remain single? Dive into the 'marriage squeeze' phenomenon reshaping Singapore's demographic landscape. Discover the unspoken reason why women are choosing careers and personal fulfilment over marriage, and explore potential solutions to balance love and life in Singapore.
Society
Duped by Data? The Truth About IPSOS’s Pride Survey
Are you being duped by data? This article delves into the surprising biases and flaws behind the latest LGBTQ sentiment survey. Discover how methodological issues and online sampling skewed the survey results, and why these findings probably don't represent the true opinions of the Singapore public.