Ahead of the polls on September 1st, some Singaporeans have vowed to spoil their votes, in protest at what they believe has become a farcical race for head of state. But for the many undecided voters, an analysis of the candidates might help to clarify some doubts before they head to the ballot box.

Candidates have taken a significant part of their campaigning online, and are doing a pretty serious job of it.

Candidates have taken a significant part of their campaigning online, and are doing a pretty serious job of it.

In a second piece on RidoutGate, a senior counsel questions the perceived independence of a ministerial review, and its failure to robustly assess the Code of Conduct for Ministers.

In a second piece on RidoutGate, a senior counsel questions the perceived independence of a ministerial review, and its failure to robustly assess the Code of Conduct for Ministers.

What next for the queer movement; marriage equality or broader policy demands? And all while negotiating the state’s potential to co-opt and control.