Government & Politics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recent Articles

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

Singapore, Unfiltered

Over Half of Singaporeans Support Same-Sex Unions. Why Wasn’t It Bigger News?

Over Half of Singaporeans Support Same-Sex Unions. Why Wasn’t It Bigger News?

All the more reason for the media to amplify the good news.

by Michele Pek

June 14, 2024

Singapore, Unfiltered

Is ‘Friends of the PAP’ Just a Different Way of Saying ‘Sponsored Content’?

Is ‘Friends of the PAP’ Just a Different Way of Saying ‘Sponsored Content’?

Because real friends call each other out.

by Michele Pek

June 13, 2024

Government & Politics

Singapore, Unfiltered

Reflections After Singapore’s Inaugural Drug Victims Remembrance Day

Reflections After Singapore’s Inaugural Drug Victims Remembrance Day

Beyond the hardline policies already in place, what else can we do for drug victims?

by Kimberly Lim

May 24, 2024

Singapore, Unfiltered

What Do We Really, Actually Know About PM Lawrence Wong?

What Do We Really, Actually Know About PM Lawrence Wong?

Why does it even matter that we know PM Wong is into guitars and motorcycles?

by Kimberly Lim

May 17, 2024