Killing a Person in a Sound Mind
However, I am a petty individual with a mind that is only big enough to serve myself. The society, as a whole, should be better than myself. The society needs to preoccupy itself with bigger issues such as the practicality of its policy…
The Debrief, 6/3/14
In a short program this week we tell you about how last week’s EU election results have everyone worried, as well as commemorative events for the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre and Taiwan’s Taiyuan Uprising.
Taiwanese, Yet American (KP15)
We talk with HoChie Tsai about the Taiwanese American communities, whether Taiwanese Americans should, or have a right to, be involved in affairs in Taiwan, and about what the third and even fourth generation might be facing in the future.
Mala-Ta-Ngia, a Bunun Festival
The Bunun are noted for their calendar system (based on moon cycles) and a written language that are both over 1,000 years old. Their most significant cultural festival, which occurs in the month of May, is the Bunun Ear-Shooting Festival (Mala-Ta-Ngia).
The Debrief, 5/20/14
This week we focus on two stories in the escalating conflict between China and Southeast Asian nations over the South China Sea, International Anti-Homophobia Day and DPP’s most recent constitutional change position.
Dear Judges, Your Turn
After our spring of civic awakening, are our judges ready? In a Taiwan where the system of checks and balances is broken, how will this last defense for rule of law and democracy respond to the demands of the society? What will the future of Taiwan’s courts look like?
Inside Taiwan’s Military Service, Sort of
From complete strangers to friends that have gone through so much in 16 days, I am glad to leave basic training with something positive to remember, but I have certainly learned to cherish life as a free man after basic training…
The Debrief, 5/13/14
This week on the Debrief we take a look at ASEAN’s summit meeting focusing on China’s territorial adventurism, Thailand’s ouster of its prime minister, national elections in South Africa, land development and animal rights in Taiwan.
Are You a Traveler or a Tourist?
The grand promise of building a mega-tourism empire actually attracts multinational tourist corporations which hire locals only for low-skilled positions, reaping the benefits from consumerism at the social and environmental expense of the host country…
Past and Future of Food in Taiwan (KP14)
What do you think of when we mention “Taiwanese food?” Is Taiwanese food only bubble tea and stinky tofu? We ask food author Elizabeth Kao about fine dining in Taiwan, how history shaped food in Taiwan, and thoughts on the future.
The Debrief, 5/6/14
Taiwan’s execution of five death row inmates, international labor day protests, free trade pilot zones, and a personal account during a visit to areas devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines last year.
This Will be a Long Summer
We must struggle against authorities, police beatings, media distortions, judicial abuses, and the leaders’ ignorance of the people’s will, and become able and determined to take back our nation. Our Freedom Summer will unveil the coming torrential rains…