What’s in a name? New student-led political party Demosistō provokes online criticism and parody

Student activist Joshua Wong’s new political party will be named Demosistō, after his group Scholarism suspended operations. Yet the rather surprising name has drawn questions and parodies. The new party, which will be launched on Sunday, said its name was derived from the Greek word Demos – people – and the Latin word Sisto – stand – and … Continue reading What’s in a name? New student-led political party Demosistō provokes online criticism and parody