Tsai Ing-wenning Them Over: How Taiwan Elected Its First Female President
Taiwan’s laws requiring women to be given seats in legislature have led to greater reforms for providing women with equal rights in other areas.
Taiwan’s Third Force Parties: The Voice of a Generation
As young people of Taiwan are becoming dissatisfied with the KMT and DPP, new political parties (such as the NPP) are beginning to see a rise in support.
Transitional Justice Awaits: Taiwan’s 72 Years of Healing
The Transitional Justice Committee seeks to address the atrocities from the White Terror, but it seems many Taiwanese are not ready to open up old wounds.
Taiwan’s Same-sex Marriage Law: What Happens Next?
Although the new marriage equality bill suggests equal treatment for same-sex marriage, it is still full of deficiencies that prevent true equality.
One 1992 Consensus, Different Interpretations
What does the 1992 Consensus mean? Different interpretations by each side do little for any progress in cross-Strait relations.
A Personal Taiwan Awakening
I firmly believe Taiwan is not merely a subservient part of China. But I confess I wasn’t always so. In fact, I actually used to hold the opposite view.
A Slap in the Face: Anger, Fragility and Identity Politics in Taiwan
When retired entertainer Lisa Cheng slapped the Minister of Culture Cheng Li-chiun last week, she raised many questions about identity politics in Taiwan and globally.
Thailand Advances Groundbreaking Partnership Law Ahead of Taiwan
Could partnerships for non-heterosexual couples be “even better” than traditional marriage? Ketagalan Media discusses the issue with a Thai legal expert.
Taiwan Pride in 2018: Challenges to Marriage Equality
Earlier this year, LGBTQ activist Jennifer Lu explains what the same-sex marriage and gender education referendums mean for human rights and democracy in Taiwan.
Make Equality Personal to Persuade in Taiwan
To make Taiwan an equal society, the LGBT community and allies must break out of their comfort zone to change the hearts and minds of Taiwanese voters.
High-Speed Rail Severs Hong Kong’s Autonomy
PRC laws apply within Hong Kong’s high speed rail terminal. What does this mean for Hong Kong’s autonomy and its own rule of law?
Will Taiwan See a Post Election Revival of Chinese Identity?
China is likely to continue their policies of aggression toward Taiwan. Most importantly Taiwanese will continue to show the creativity, talent and skills that strengthen its pride.