NN Explains: Political Power, Authority, and Force
How do some people get into positions where they have power over the rest of us? How does political power, authority, and force work together in socie…
Tag: Freedom of Expression
NN Explains: What Is Politics?
Many of us see politics as something that's too boring, too complex, or even too dangerous to participate in. But what does "politics" actually mean?
The Filipino Catholic Nun as Transnational Feminist
As transnational feminists, Filipino Catholic nuns move constantly between the local and the international, becoming in the process effective activist…
One Day Out
"To everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, especially those who are still in the closet: Happy Pride Month. You are valid. You are seen. You are loved."
Enough: Reflections on the Women’s March
Demonstrations and protest marches can be highly visible manifestations of activism and grassroots sentiment. But what of those who aren’t able, for…
Page 691 of History
A visit to the historic site of Suara Revolusi Malaya (Voice of Malayan Revolution) radio station, by a former member of the Malayan People's Army, br…
Understanding Disinformation
Singapore’s “fake news” bill is based upon dubious assumptions which are not supported by the science of media effects studies. Instead, researc…
The Celluloid Looking Glass: Changing Perspectives of Malaya Through Film
A study of the concept of "Malaya" as constructed through film, from the early 20th century to the post-independence period, by both Western and local…
Singapore’s “Fake News” Bill: The FAQ
The Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill—meant to tackle "fake news" in Singapore—has received criticism from local civil socie…
Out of Bounds: Freedom of Expression in Singapore Revisited
Lee Kuan Yew, as Prime Minister of Singapore (1959-90), took stringent measures to curtail freedom of expression in the city-state. Four years after h…
