The poet and his poetry spans cultures and continents, shaped by the ebb and flow of memory and migration. He speaks to and for generations of restless souls seeking identity and belonging along the shores of their lives.
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Essays
Leaving the bubble of modernity for the “Land of the Long White Cloud”, Unsu Lee attempts to find his way back into the expansive, healing arms of Mother Earth, where he might metamorphose from ‘hungry, capitalist caterpillar’ into net producer, and to finally recognise his place on this planet.
As Singapore leans into its future, how might the state transform its relationship with citizens and civil society, ‘loving critics’ included? One that’s less paternalistic and heavy-handed, and more open, transparent and participatory.
An ageing population and longer lifespans are thrusting younger Singaporeans into the role of first-time caregivers, sometimes well before they enter adulthood. Is society ready to embrace and support them?
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For some, the task of caregiving arrives sooner rather than later. Four young caregivers give us a glimpse of what it is like to hold the delicate balance of love and care in their hands.
Queer people face a slew of challenges when seeking therapy, one being the extreme practice of conversion therapy, putting them at high risk of being retraumatised.
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