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What now, after the ballots have been cast?

For me, this election has served as a political awakening to what goes on behind the closed doors of our Parliament. I’ve been tracking this election very closely from the start, whether it be...

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How to cut through the noise when it’s time to vote

Feeling overwhelmed and maybe disturbed by what you’ve seen so far? Welcome to the club. You’re not alone in feeling frustrated at the chaos. I’m a third-time voter, and I’ve never seen the...

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How can we pray for the General Election?

The General Election is upon us, and we are in the final days before Singaporeans head to the polling stations to cast their votes. In the last week, we’ve seen – and perhaps engaged – in...

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Help, I’m a blur sotong: A voter’s guide to GE2020

This may be my second time voting, but I’m probably feeling as lost as many first-time voters out there. I’ll be honest: I didn’t do much research for the previous election because I thought...

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So you think you care about politics

In my previous piece, I wrote about why young adults today should care about politics. And while making the decision to care is an extremely important first step, how can intention translate into...

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Dear first-time voter, you’ve got a lot to think about

Congratulations first-time voters! Come Polling Day on July 10, you’ll exercise your legal requirement to vote for the first time. In this General Election, every constituency is being contested....

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GE2020: 3 things to base your vote on

Things have been getting really competitive in my estate now that campaigning season is well and truly underway! It’s extra intense for my family this time because we live in a hotly contested...

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Christians, this is your first election

2015 was the first time I voted during the General Elections, and I admit I went in pretty blind. Politics was never my thing. Even at 31 now, I probably still recognise more Korean oppas than I do...

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Why should a young person care about politics?

From the upcoming General Elections to the racial protests happening globally, a mere scroll through our social media feeds reveals the extent to which politically-driven issues are fast becoming a...