About Us
Hello! We are a group of youths with a burning passion for politics, law and economics, seeking to offer detailed yet simple commentary on these 3 themes. We are deeply concerned about the lack of accessible and in-depth analyses on these pressing issues, thus driving us to direct our efforts towards providing our readers with high-quality posts.
The Team
Founders
Xuhong Luo
As founder and chief editor, Xuhong prides himself on the quality of content published, frequently putting the team ahead of himself. He explores the diverse worlds of law, finance and geopolitics in his free time, noting that these are more closely intertwined than what meets the eye.
Shangnong Zhang
Shangnong is our beloved leader, and the brains behind our blog. As our comms manager, he does a brilliant job of managing our outreach efforts, while maintaining effective coordination between different branches of the team. Offline, he possesses a burning passion for sports and politics.
Content
Seah Jin Kuan
- Editor -
Jin Kuan’s no-nonsense attitude and strong work ethic brings strong value to the team, consistently contributing strong pieces. Offline, he possesses a burning passion for reading and games.
Lukas Loke
- Editor -
Lukas is a key contributor to our blog posts. In addition to editing pieces from other writers, he also aids others in providing insightful and refreshing content to our site. Away from the hustle, Lukas delves into sports and entertainment, having a strong passion for football.
Stacey Ngiam
- Editor -
Curious about the world, Stacey enjoys exploring current affairs and social issues. An aspiring journalist, she hopes to bring refreshing, insightful perspectives through writing here at DD. Beyond DD, Stacey also delves into creative projects in music and film.
Charlotte Lim
- Editor -
Charlotte is an aspiring law student with a passion for topics such as feminism, international politics and economics. Hobbies include reading, journaling and getting into arguments.
Dorine Wu
- Editor -
When Dorine is not trying to catch up with the piling tasks on her to-do list, you may find her trying to catch up on sleep instead. Besides sleeping, her other hobbies include writing poetry, doodling and counting the number of stars she need for her next cup of free grande strawberry acai lemonade no ice.
Prathit Maran
- Editor -
When he isn't occupied with finding the best Cubans to pair with his port or grilling a fat, juicy burger, Prathit is an avid investor in all asset classes. He is strongly interested in analysing stocks, cryptocurrency, commodities, macroeconomics and market-related policies. While communicating his thoughts with the readers, Prathit hopes to strengthen his understanding of various issues through his writing.
Adeline Li
- Editor -
Adeline takes lots of joy in cafe hopping and doing work in cafes no matter how noisy they are. It is also where she finds her inspiration for writing. At other times, she can be found skateboarding, playing badminton, or traveling around the world.
Lynn Lai
- Editor -
Lynn approaches both storytelling and policy with the same curiosity—what drives decisions, and what are their consequences? As a Politics, Law, and Economics major, she’s especially interested in how systems shape societies. Whether she’s directing a play, watching films, or analyzing public policy, she’s drawn to narratives that reveal something deeper.
Cathleen Ong
- Editor -
Cathleen is an arts student who can be found trying to watch anime without subtitles (and hilariously failing every time), or romanticising studying when she has to. Passionate about climate change, mental health wellness, and migrant worker rights, Cathleen hopes to through her articles provide food for thought on these cutting-edge issues.
Rushil Srinath
- Editor -
Rushil fervently and unabashedly discusses global sociopolitical and economic issues. Otherwise, he is either indulging in literature or navigating the vagaries of the stock market — all while humming the entire discography of Ariana Grande.
Xihao Huang
- Editor -
Hey there, I'm Xihao! I enjoy photography and am passionate about all things nature and the environment!
Mabel Khor
- Editor -
Mabel is a true Gemini, constantly seeking new experiences and adventure in her journey to self-discovery. Her hobbies are wide-ranging. Her hobbies are as diverse as her interests. When she's not engrossed in YouTube commentary about politics or social issues, she can be found at the gym or pilates class, or exploring Singapore on her own. You can never catch her taking a break.
Wang Dong Yu
- Editor -
When he isn’t playing bullet chess or trying to teach his two cats tricks, DongYu can always be seen frantically typing behind his computer screen. Writing has always been a source of comfort for DongYu, especially as he finds himself navigating through the intricacies and nuances of issues held close to his heart. As a content creator for DD, DongYu is proud to produce quality and resourceful content for readers.
Keegan Goh
- Editor -
Keegan can often be found in Starbucks, sipping on his fifth cup of iced latte. Harbouring a passion for controversy and global affairs, Keegan is excited to shed light on intriguing topics as a content creator for DD.
Aaron Goh
- Editor -
Hello Aaron here! I am interested in technology and current affairs. I write casually to explore topics of my interest in greater detail.
Publicity
Megan Kwek
- Social Media -
A whiz behind the screen, Megan uses her innate creativity and Canva skills to revolutionise our publicity efforts, designing Instagram content to further our outreach efforts. With a keen eye for details, she is a breath of fresh air to the team. Beyond this, she dabbles in numerous hobbies, including crocheting and sports.
Jadelyn Sutopo
- Graphics Design -
Jade possesses a natural and innate talent for graphic design that shines through in her work. Her extraordinary skills and creative vision are at the forefront of our Instagram outreach efforts, where she crafts visually captivating and engaging graphics that leave a lasting impression on our audience.
Yiran Cai
- Website Design -
Yiran has played a game-changing role in the development of our webpage. Creative, inquisitive yet diligent, she artfully composes the different aspects of this website. Her experience dealing with visual graphics has also enabled her to help out with graphics when needed. Offline, she dabbles with a myriad of activities–from dance, to musical instrumentation, to exploring the realms of business and finance.
Tay Yu Zhe
- Social Media -
Yu Zhe plays a central role in all publicity efforts of our blog, being at the forefront of our social media presence. His experience, vision and perception has led to consistently effective results in achieving our outreach goals. Offline, he engages in a multitude of team sports such as hockey and soccer. His knowledge and passion for current affairs has also established his participation in various MUN conferences.
Kelly Lim
- Website Design -
Kelly is a self-proclaimed Canva veteran who spends too much of her time choosing fonts. In her free time, she enjoys different hobbies such as crocheting, jewelry making, drawing, and reading.
Ang Wei Ju
- Graphics Design -
Wei Ju helps with video-form publicity for Discuss Diglett. Utilizing her creativeness and, explorative nature, she has contributed to our outreach efforts. In her free time, she could be seen trying to play a Kalimba or crocheting.