Everyday is Suicide Prevention Day

Last Saturday was Suicide Prevention Day, with an awareness campaign titled #howru going viral on social media. However, in this piece, Lionel questions the idea behind the movement: shouldn’t everyday be Suicide Prevention Day?

The Politics of Social Media

In today’s increasingly high-tech world, social media is seen as a must for politicians to utilise if they want to gain support. Isaac Neo explores why this is so and how social media can be used by politicians.

The Decline of Establishment Politics

The American primaries have been dominated by the attention lavished on anti-establishment candidates. Wong Wei Xiang attempts to lay out the reasons for their ascendancy and what it means for politics in this day and age.

The Ballot Box

On the eve of Polling Day, first-time voter Wong Wei Xiang reflects on the events leading up to the General Elections, and considers the role that voting has in building our nation.

GE2015: What’s in a Rally?

The election season is upon us yet again, and Isaac Neo made his first ever trip to a political rally. Armed with his camera and ears, he recounts his experience.

More than a Non-Voter

During the General Election, the role of non-voters has been relegated to the sidelines. Charis Lim explores the relationship between the state and the people and outlines civic society roles for non-voters.