Written by Brian Hioe. This article argues that the great recall movement is more reminiscent of the 2018 than the 2016 elections. The recall movement is sometimes interpreted as the successor of the Bluebird movement last year, but the spectre of the Sunflower Movement still haunts it. Ultimately, however, the dynamics of it are fundamentally different from those of an election.
Written by Ting-Sian Liu. This article explores how gender-sensitive and inclusive environments emerged from the recent Bluebird action, challenging past cultures of misogyny and discrimination. It examines how the #MeToo movement has contributed to creating new spaces for collective healing that push social movements in Taiwan forward in thinking about the politics of difference.
Written by Dominika Remžová. This article examines the recent Bluebird Movement in Taiwan, sparked by controversial legislative amendments pushed by the pan-Blue majority. Drawing parallels to the 2014 Sunflower Movement, it discusses the implications for Taiwan’s democracy, legislative transparency, and the balance of power between political factions.
Written by the Taiwan Indigenous Youth Public Participation Association; translated by Yu-Chen Chuang. This article highlights the involvement of Indigenous rights advocacy groups in the Bluebird Movement. They call for Indigenous legislators to prioritise their communities’ rights, foster cross-party collaboration, and address the electoral system’s challenges that hinder effective Indigenous political participation.
Written by Chee-Hann Wu. During the Bluebird Movement, demonstrators used diverse, creative, and aesthetically pleasing signs that referenced pop culture to convey political messages and advocate for democracy.
Written by Alan H. Yang. In May 2024, up to 100,000 people protested on Qingdao East Road, Taipei, against amendments to the Act Governing the Legislative Yuan’s Power, arguing these changes could expand legislative authority and undermine democracy. The protests saw significant involvement from the younger generation and led to the “Bluebird Action,” which leveraged digital technology for mobilisation.
Written by Brian Hioe. This article compares the Bluebird Movement to the 2014 Sunflower Movement, emphasizing how both large-scale protests were fundamentally driven by concerns over China’s influence rather than purely about domestic issues.
Written by Dung-Shiu Yu. The Bluebird Movement in Taiwan, protesting against legislative reforms, has gained international attention. This article highlights a powerful display of intergenerational support and grassroots activism, the “grandparents’ topping-up participation.”
Ｗritten by Min-Yuan Hung. This article explores the evolution of democracy in Taiwan through key protest movements, highlighting that protecting the democratic way of life is a critical motivation for citizen activism in Taiwan. This narrative is essential to the Bluebird Movement and should not be overlooked.
Written by the Overseas Taiwanese Solidarity Against Legislative Power Abuse. A group of overseas Taiwanese formed a solidarity movement against legislative power abuse in Taiwan, addressing concerns about the opaque legislative process, subversion of the Constitution, and its detrimental impact on Taiwan’s stability and sovereignty. They aim to gather the collective voices of overseas Taiwanese, create constant pressure on the Legislative Yuan, and stand in solidarity with all the protesters in Taiwan.
Written by You-Hao Lai. This article critically examines the procedural and substantive constitutional issues raised by Taiwan’s recent legislative reform, focusing on how the expansion of legislative power may undermine Taiwan’s democratic principles and impact the rights of private entities.
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