Culture

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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Social justice: 3 steps to start a conversation

COVID-19 has unearthed important issues in Singapore, revealed in the disproportionate impact on vulnerable groups, from job and food security of low-income families to living conditions of migrant...

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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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Kkondae Intern: Can young and old people ever work together?

WARNING: SPOILERS ABOUND. If your former boss became your intern, how would you react? Based on the winning script from MBC’s 2018 drama scriptwriting contest, top-rated K-drama Kkondae Intern...

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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...

Culture

Sure, face swaps are cool. But have you tried a divine exchange?

Face swapping was old news in 2020 until election season rolled around for Singapore and photographs of politicians were put through FaceApp to turn them into women. It’s no new trend, honestly...

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Electoral divisions: How to survive GE2020 without letting it tear us apart

This election is significant for me because I turn 21 this year and can better understand what’s happening in Singapore and around the world.  As citizens, voting is a privilege entrusted to...