2018/10/17 |
OPINION: Tsai Has Only Herself to Blame If Marriage Equality Referendums Fail
Taiwan may be speeding towards an avoidable conflict between a judicial ruling and the popular vote.
2019/09/10 |
OPINION: Taiwan Has Failed Hongkongers on Political Asylum
After Joshua Wong's visit to Taiwan, the DPP has taken no action to establish asylum measures to accommodate the young protesters in Hong Kong.
2019/02/19 |
OPINION: No Surprise as US Opposes Referendum on Taiwanese Independence
The recent debate among US policy thinkers has barely bothered to mention what Taiwanese people want.
2019/12/04 |
The Living Mall, Taipei's Architectural Wonder, Shuts Down After 18 Years
The Living Mall finally turns its lights off after 18 years and multiple failed auctions.
2019/07/15 |
Sunflower Leader Lin Fei-fan Joins DPP as Deputy Secretary General
Lin Fei-fan accepted the DPP's job offer as the party's Deputy Secretary-General.
2018/11/19 |
Pre-Referenda LGBT Rights Rally Draws 100,000 in Taipei
Taiwan's LGBTQ rights movement is mobilizing ahead of referenda on marriage equality and gender equity education this Saturday.
2019/09/20 |
OPINION: Annette Lu Belongs In the Dustbin of History
Annette Lu is a politician of the yesterday who's still sticking around past her given screen time. 0-
2018/08/30 |
OPINION: Taiwan's Hypocritical Refugee Policy Shows Its Ugly Face
The deportation of Filipino city councilor Ricardo Parojinog, coupled with Taiwan's backdoor agreement with Australia to treat refugees in Nauru detention camps, raise questions about Taiwan's lack of any coherent refugee policy.
2019/07/10 |
Environmental Protests in Wuhan Stalled a Local Waste Incinerator Proposal
A large environmental protest broke out in China and put a controversial proposal on hold.
2019/08/13 |
Daguan Community Evicted and Demolished Despite Severe Protests
Taipei's Daguan residents were forcefully evicted without much response from the Tsai administration.
2018/10/22 |
Olympic Naming Rally Sets Stage for Taiwan Independence Vote
The planned referendum on whether to compete as Taiwan in the 2020 Olympics may be a test of support for an independence vote.
2019/01/17 |
OPINION: A Taiwan Betel Nut Store Reveals a Deeper Culture of Insensitivity
The display of a Nazi swastika in a Wanhua betel nut store is no isolated incident, writes Brian Hioe.
2019/12/30 |
A Recap of Taiwan 2020 Presidential Debate
The only presidential debate for 2020 election was held on Sunday, December 29. KMT candidate Han Kuo-yu lashed out at the media for alleged defamation.
2020/01/09 |
DPP: Hsieh Pei-fen Leads a New Service Generation
New Bloom interviewed Hsieh Pei-fen (謝佩芬), legislative candidate for the DPP in Taipei City District 6. Hsieh previously worked as a diplomat at the Permanent Mission of Tuvalu to the United Nations and in the National Security Council.
2019/10/25 |
My Memory of Su Beng, the Grandfather of Taiwan Independence
Linda Gail Arrigo recounts her memories of Su Beng as well as her own history of activism in Taiwan’s democratic movement.
2019/01/08 |
OPINION: Time for Tsai to Use Her Momentum to Renew Taiwanese Identity
Now is the time for Tsai Ing-wen to leave her mark by driving a renewal of Taiwanese identity.
2019/02/04 |
OPINION: EVA Air's Recent Scandals Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Taiwanese airlines have a long and sordid history of sexism and mistreatment of employees.