Boby Andika RuitanginJournal Kita150 Days SoberThey say the first step in solving a problem is to admit you have one. So here’s my confession: I have an addiction.11 min read·Jul 1, 2017--1--1
Boby Andika RuitangIndonesia, It’s Time to Abandon Your Ospek TraditionAn analysis of why the long-time tradition is detrimental to our youth.13 min read·May 2, 2017--8--8
Boby Andika RuitangPilkada DKI 2017: A Possible Repeat of US Presidentials 2016?Tomorrow is the 2nd Round of the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election — or “Pesta Demokrasi”, as how Indonesians like to refer political…6 min read·Apr 18, 2017----
Boby Andika RuitangHillary Rodham Clinton — The Liberal’s Last Ray of Light in 2016I wasn’t a big fan of Hillary Clinton. Heck, I didn’t even know her entire life story until last year. All I knew was she is Bill Clinton’s…5 min read·Nov 9, 2016--1--1
Boby Andika RuitanginBe YourselfComing Out: What It Meant to Me Then & Now7 years ago on this day, I came out of the closet. I was scared. Like, really, really, scared. But at the same time, I was relieved — like…5 min read·Oct 11, 2016----
Boby Andika RuitangIndonesia’s Dangerous Permissiveness of Violence in EducationIndonesians are currently losing their shit over a case of a student filing a criminal lawsuit on his teacher, for “pinching” him. People…6 min read·Jul 1, 2016----
Boby Andika RuitangBrexit Spotify PlaylistAdele — Someone Like You “I wish nothing but the best for EU too.”2 min read·Jun 24, 2016----
Boby Andika RuitangOn Politicizing Orlando“Stop trying to claim ownership of this tragedy.”2 min read·Jun 15, 2016--1--1
Boby Andika RuitanginBe YourselfOrlando Is Not Just a Terror Attack — It Is Also a Massive Hate Assault to LGBTs.I was chilling in my room when I read the story about Christina Grimmie’s death on my News Feed. When I discovered that she was gunned down…6 min read·Jun 13, 2016--3--3