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How I feel about Singapore ranking in Democracy Indexes

When people find out I’m from Singapore, they will sometimes ask how it feels to live in an authoritarian state. And I’ll reply that I…

Apr 10

The Future World Dominated by Africa, Asia and South America

Back in 2017, I was asked ‘does a world dominated by Africa, Asia, South America scare you?’. I found the question strange, but maybe I…

Apr 10

Time capsule of musings by Sharon E. Carlson

As a shy and sensitive individual who came out of her shell after the college years, one of my favorite outlets has been the highly…

Apr 9

My Immigrant Mother Didn’t Have Time to Worry About Racism

But we do, don’t we?

Apr 6

My Immigrant Mother Didn’t Have Time to Worry About Racism

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The Gnarly Tree

No Chair, Nowhere

It’s a stone. No, it’s a chair. It’s a monument. It’s a crime. And, yes, there is a reward.

Apr 7

No Chair, Nowhere