Government & Politics

Stories about politics, governance, and the human impact of policies.

10 Weeks of Extra Parental Leave Is Great. Guilt-Tripping Employees for Taking It Isn’t.

10 Weeks of Extra Parental Leave Is Great. Guilt-Tripping Employees for Taking It Isn’t.

Dear employers, leave is leave.

by Kimberly Lim August 21, 2024

Kishore Mahbubani’s Advice for the Cynical Singaporean

Is being born in Singapore still a cause for celebration today?

by Kimberly Lim August 9, 2024

Income-Allianz Alliance: Are We Just Scared of Singapore Selling Out?

Income-Allianz Alliance: Are We Just Scared of Singapore Selling Out?

Perhaps it’s really about the fear of our social safety nets disappearing.

by Michele Pek August 8, 2024

What Happens at an Interfaith Durian Party?

What Happens at an Interfaith Durian Party?

Give durian diplomacy a chance.

by Andre Frois July 31, 2024

The Lonely Odds Awaiting Elderly Punters When Singapore Turf Club Closes

The Lonely Odds Awaiting Elderly Punters When Singapore Turf Club Closes

"There’s only a few things to do. Very simple: watch TV, gamble, and sleep."

by Eunice Sng & Lok Bing Hong July 9, 2024

Who Can Singaporeans Trust in the Wild Wild West of Wellness?

Who Can Singaporeans Trust in the Wild Wild West of Wellness?

Innovation comes first, but when will regulation catch up?

by Andre Frois July 5, 2024

Recent Articles

Amongst Us

What Singapore’s Indigenous Seafarers Can Teach Us About How to Live

What Singapore’s Indigenous Seafarers Can Teach Us About How to Live

Dignity in displacement.

by Andre Frois

July 5, 2024

Singapore, Unfiltered

Is PM Wong’s Vision to Redefine Success in Singapore Only for a Select Few?

Is PM Wong’s Vision to Redefine Success in Singapore Only for a Select Few?

It's a great idea—but until we make concrete changes, that's all it'll be.

by Michele Pek and Elliot Lee

July 5, 2024

Coming Of Age

Queer Singaporeans Share How They’re Celebrating Pride This Year Beyond Pink Dot

Queer Singaporeans Share How They’re Celebrating Pride This Year Beyond Pink Dot

Pink Dot is not the only way to celebrate Pride Month in Singapore, and that's a good thing.

by Michele Pek and Elliot Lee

June 30, 2024

Alt Ctrl Health

Post-377A, Discrimination is Still in Our Blood (Donations)

Post-377A, Discrimination is Still in Our Blood (Donations)

Give blood, save lives. Unless you're a non-celibate gay man.

by Elliot Lee

June 28, 2024

Singapore, Unfiltered

Assembly, Boycotts, Convocations: The ABCs of Student Activism in Singapore

Assembly, Boycotts, Convocations: The ABCs of Student Activism in Singapore

If many of our most established politicians got their start in student activism, why is it viewed so cynically today?

by Michele Pek

June 26, 2024