Society
Local Groups Are Surveying Cemeteries in New Taipei, Marking a Possible Change in Public Opinions Towards Graveyard Heritage
Activists are making a case to the city government why these cemeteries are valuable heritage resources through their survey.
Who is Taiwanese? : A Taiwanese American Christian’s Response to the Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church Shooting
We are a complicated people with so many backgrounds, stories, and ways of understanding identity. We are all a part of Taiwan, whether we call ourselves Taiwanese or not.
Taiwan’s Political Culture As Expressed in an Absurd Ad
As old political slogans and tropes lose their cache, viral fame has become the coin of the realm for politicians and politically-minded comedians alike.
Taiwan Prides Itself on Human Rights—But Permits Physical Abuse at Immigrant Detention Centers
If Taiwan wishes to commit sincerely to observing human rights, its government must hold its employees accountable for violence that takes place in detention centers.
10 Misconceptions About Raising the Minimum Wage in Taiwan
Don’t believe the fearmongers. A low minimum wage is a political choice, not an economic necessity.
On Taiwan’s Mount Zion, Memories of KMT Oppression Are Essential To Religious Mythology
Mount Zion, a Protestant pilgrimage site and religious community of around 300 deep in the mountains of southern Taiwan, has an origin story deeply entangled with history and politics.
The Origins of Taiwan’s Jewish Community
In the early days of establishing a communal presence in Taiwan, Jews faced both reluctance toward religious inclusion and a Saudi intervention.