Invited Opinion
Swipe Over Substance: The Doomscrolling Dilemma and Longform Lost among Singapore’s Youth
Many amongst today’s youth have an addiction to disheartening news content; in a phenomenon characterised as doomscrolling. By over-engaging in negative news to seek control, these youth are missing out on longform, with negative implications for themselves and their communities. How can this be resolved?
Global Affairs
Gaza Conflict 2023 – Part 1: Arguments For and Against the Israeli Position
On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a severe attack against Israel, coinciding with a Jewish high holiday and resulting in significant Israeli casualties. Israel, citing its right to self-defense, responded with intense airstrikes in Gaza, leading to a high Palestinian death toll and a humanitarian crisis. The article contrasts Israel's view of Hamas as a terrorist group with counterarguments suggesting Israel's actions provoked the attacks. Highlighting the complexity of the conflict, it raises crucial questions about responsibility for the violence and the impact on civilians, setting the stage for further analysis in the ongoing saga of this deep-rooted conflict.
Global Affairs
Gaza Conflict 2023 – Part 2: Arguments For and Against the Palestinian Position
In this exploration of the recent Gaza conflict, sparked by a Hamas attack this article examines the Palestinian case of lost rights and lands versus Israel's stance on self-defense and the necessity of its Gaza blockade. With international condemnation of both parties for potential war crimes, this piece compellingly presents the dichotomy of perspectives in this complex, deeply-rooted conflict, setting the stage for further in-depth analysis of the ethical and legal dimensions involved.
Global Affairs
Gaza Conflict 2023– Part 3: Examining the Root of Conflict
This article explores key events from Israel's 1948 declaration of independence, which sparked immediate conflict with its Arab neighbors, to the contentious Gaza conflict of 2023. It scrutinizes critical questions of self-defense, self-determination, and international law, examining Israel's right to defend itself and the Palestinians' quest for statehood. The piece also confronts the troubling realities of civilian suffering in Gaza, Israel's stringent blockade, and the blurred lines of asymmetric warfare. As the conflict escalates, this analysis seeks to unravel the tangled web of responsibility and rights, urging a cautious approach in a landscape marred by the "fog of war."
Governance & Policy
Made for Families – Can Singapore Do More?
Delve into Singapore's low fertility rate crisis against the backdrop of ambitious pro-natal policies. Explore how global examples, like Nagi's miraculous turnaround in Japan and Hungary's family-centric reforms, unravel pathways for Singapore to rekindle its dwindling birth rates. Discover how societal shifts and enhanced support systems could orchestrate a renaissance in family planning, ensuring a thriving future for the nation.
Culture & Media
An Exploration of TODAY’s Love for Drag
Drag shows in Singapore aren't new, but one at NTU CCA's 10th Anniversary has stirred controversy, and raised eyebrows over apparent journalistic activism.Dive into this article that goes beyond the headlines to explore the nuances of media reporting, and the role of journalism in shaping public perception.
Culture & Media
Problematic Pronouns: How to Respond to Workplace Pressures
Facing pronoun pressures at work? 🤔
Dive into a few practical strategies to navigate this sensitive topic.
Whether you're seeking to accommodate the requests of others without compromising your values, or needing to stand firm on your convictions, this article offers insights for everyone.
Culture & Media
Problematic Pronouns: Resisting Their Cultural Takeover
Singapore's Preferred Gender Pronoun Movement: A beacon of inclusivity or a master manipulator of language and societal norms?Gender ideologues twist language and leverages societal pressure to champion a disputed, politically-charged ideology. By framing common sense as hate speech and pushing 'inclusive' language, it places a minority's demands for affirmation above basic reality.These tactics control cultural narratives, sidelining opposing views. Engaging in pronoun culture isn't just problematic—it endorses and amplifies its extreme stance, with harm to children's well-being, women's rights, and individual freedoms.