Governance & Policy
The Truth About HIV in Singapore: What the Campaign Won’t Say
Singapore’s HIV campaign fights stigma—but does it tell the whole story? Our analysis exposes glaring gaps in public health messaging.
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
Activists in Singapore are quietly challenging traditional family norms, advocating for new definitions that could reshape society. This article explores the criticism of the nuclear family, the potential impact on children, and the broader implications for Singapore’s values and future stability. Read on to uncover what’s really at stake.
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.
Regardless: X
Is Gender Just A Social Construct?
When Singapore's Science Centre planned a panel on the differences between gender and sex, it seemed like a chance for enlightening discourse. But as the event aligned with Pride Month and featured exclusively LGBT activists, concerns arose about promoting ideology over scientific debate. Are these discussions truly inclusive, or do they risk skewing public understanding? Dive into this controversial episode where ideology meets science and explore the implications for our perception of gender and sex.