Kirsten Han
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Kirsten Han is a freelance journalist and curator of the We, The Citizens newsletter, covering Singapore politics, human rights, civil society, and social justice.
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Why Disney's 'Gay Moment' is Causing Hysteria in Singapore
The church's lack of acceptance has a very real impact on the mental health of LGBT people, writes Kirsten Han in Singapore.
OPINION: Presidential Elections Changes Further Undermine Democracy in Singapore
'It’s enough to prompt the question: what’s the point of voting in the presidential election at all?'
Amos Yee Awaits Appearance before US Immigration Judge
Singaporean teenage blogger Amos Yee remains detained in the United States while his application for political asylum is referred to an immigration judge.
Amos Yee Could Face Longer Detention Period for US Asylum Bid
The Singaporean teenage blogger was detained on Dec. 16 in Chicago after authorities discovered that he intended to seek asylum in the United States. His lawyer now says that it's possible he could be facing a longer period in jail.
BREAKING: Singaporean Blogger Detained Seeking Asylum in United States
Teen blogger Amos Yee made headlines again and again with two convictions for wounding religious feelings in two years in Singapore. Now, he's spending Christmas in an adult correctional facility while seeking asylum in the U.S.
In an Information Vacuum the Hangman Reigns Supreme
The more people know about the death penalty, the less likely they are to support it, studies show.
Singapore, Solidarity and the Need for Organising
All across the world democracy seems to be taking a hit. We need to push back and reclaim the space for civil society, for activism, and most importantly, for each other, writes Kirsten Han in Singapore.
'Pink Dot' Pushes the Envelope in Singapore As State Tightens Rules
This year’s LGBT pride event took a baby step toward being a little more like a protest. Meanwhile, the government is trying to ban sponsorship by foreign entities of events at Hong Lim Park.
Singaporean Activists Harassed by Police for 'Breaching' Election Rules
It’s a worrying state of affairs when expressing your political opinions on Facebook on a particular day is all it takes for police to gain access to all your data without a warrant or court order.