Policy
Governance & Policy
How Should the Government Move on 377A
Regardless takes a look at three past instances where the government has advanced controversial policy and charts how it may go about the process of repealing 377A.
Governance & Policy
When Should the Government Move on 377A?
We've looked at a couple of potential reasons as to why S377A might be repealed. Now we turn our attention to "when".When should the government move on 377A if it wants to do so?
Governance & Policy
Why is the Government Moving on 377A?
In a previous piece, we examined the legislative environment around 377A to uncover why the status quo was worth disrupting. We came up short. But perhaps there are sociological, political and economic reasons as to why the PAP is looking for the best way forward
Governance & Policy
AWARE argues that LGBTQ Rights Don’t Impinge on Straight People’s Rights. They’re Wrong.
Ever heard arguments like "your kids won't become gay if my rights are recognised" or, "how does recognising gay marriage affect heterosexual marriage"?Here's why they're misguided and why the unmitigated effects of repealing of 377A will likely bring about sweeping changes.
Invited Opinion
S377A doesn’t discriminate against homosexuals. Here’s why.
Over the years, you've probably heard the common refrain, "377A unfairly discriminates against homosexual men".There's just one problem though... It doesn't.
Invited Opinion
S377A: Just a sin, not a crime?
We've commonly heard the refrain, "It's a sin, but it shouldn't be a crime".Is that true, though?This opinion piece takes a look at some of the common arguments for repealing S377A to see if they hold water.
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.