Governance & Policy
Elective Egg Freezing (Part 2): A Policy Ovary-action?
In Part 2 of our look at egg freezing, we look at whether the upcoming policy shift is at best therapeutic, or at worst, subversive of national efforts to build resilient young families.
Governance & Policy
Elective Egg Freezing (Part 1): Mum’s the Word on Children’s Rights
Elective Egg Freezing seems like an all-round win for women's empowerment. But what are the costs involved and who pays the price when reproduction is medicalised and we begin to play God.In this first of a two-part piece, Regardless explores the pros and cons of the policy shift and examines the cost of the new values landscape on children.
Governance & Policy
Surveying the REACH Survey on LGBT+ Attitudes and Section 377A
How did one little survey on Section 377A and the LGBT community cause so much fuss among netizens? Regardless breaks it down play-by-play, from the mysterious origins and curious circulation of the survey, to the ambiguously phrased questions which supported multiple interpretations.
Invited Opinion
Has Conservative Discourse on 377A Run Its Course?
Like many other places, social and moral norms are increasingly contested in Singapore. One site of such contestation is Section 377A. While arguments in favor of repeal have asserted identity and self-fulfillment based on SOGI, arguments in response have focused almost exclusively on the moral and social consequences of repeal, revealing conspicuous gaps in conservative discourse.The challenge and opportunity for conservatives of all creeds is to articulate a proper anthropology and address the deep search for meaning without descending into false utopianism or ideological dogmatism.
Invited Opinion
Shifting Values And The Search For Meaning In Singapore
Singapore's society remains largely conservative on moral values. Yet, there have been significant shifts in recent years, especially in relation to sexuality. These point to a deep and growing desire for identity, intimacy, faithfulness, and a profound search for deeper meaning and purpose. These desires manifest in certain forms of activism over contentious moral issues, which have taken on religious-like zeal and conviction.
Here's how these developments present both a challenge and an opportunity for conservatives of any creed.
Governance & Policy
Beyond Raeesah Khan: Why Politicians Rarely Pay The Price For Their Lies
Lies and half-truths in politics come in all shapes and sizes. The only difference is that most aren't obvious and don't get caught.
Culture & Media
Are We Seeing the Rise of Anti-Police Sentiment in Singapore?
"All Cops Are Bastards" is a rallying cry that's seen resurgence during the BLM Riots of 2020. We've also seen it come up in response to Raeesah Khan's allegations of police mismanagement of sexual assault cases, but does it have a place in Singapore?
Governance & Policy
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Competing Claims Around Nagaenthran’s Case
In view of the disputes of facts around Nagaenthran's case, Regardless has decided to review the findings of the Singapore courts to clarify a number of important matters pertaining to justice and fair treatment.