Heroes by Necessity: Reframing Refugee Stories
Deborah Augustin speaks to Monique Truong and Leena Al-Mujahed, two women who have experienced forced displacement and continue to face their circumst…
Tag: Vietnam
Cyber Insecurities: Vietnam Takes Aim at Online Dissent
Vietnamese dissidents and citizen journalists are turning to social media to broadcast criticisms of the state. In response, the Communist Party is de…
From Rural Vietnam, a Trans Activist Fights to Be Seen and Heard
Without gender-affirming surgery, Lò Kim Thủy cannot change her legal gender in Vietnam. Without changing her gender, she cannot get a stable job o…
NN Explains: Pragmatism
Pragmatism is a common claim made by politicians but is a vague term used to justify all sorts of means to an end. What are we willing to accept or ov…
NN Explains: Rights and What You Ought to Have
What are human rights, and why do we need them to live together? Who do they apply to? This comic by Xiao Ming Tang takes a closer look at the issue.
NN Explains: What Is Voter Secrecy?
Voter secrecy ensures that individuals can cast their votes without fear or favour—key to ensuring free, fair and competitive elections in democraci…
As Residents Grapple With Smog, Vietnam Pushes Renewable Energy
As Vietnam’s economy booms, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are experiencing unprecedented levels of air pollution. What does this mean for their residen…
Baffled Bunny in “OK With That”
How deadly is COVID-19? What happens if it can't be contained? Baffled Bunny talks to Doctor Duck and his cousin, Data Duck.
NN Explains: Partisanship
Different political parties or factions represent different political interests that exist in a society. But partisanship becomes a problem when the i…
Achoo! A Comic About COVID-19
The novel coronavirus is grabbing headlines around the world now, but how worried should we be about it? Baffled Bunny and Curious Cat consult Doctor …
