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I'm Kirsten Han, a freelance journalist and activist. You'll find more of an introduction here.
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Primer: Civil and political rights in Singapore (updated November 2022)
Most subscribers of We, The Citizens are Singaporeans, or people who have an interest in/familiarity with Singapore and its politics. But I often meet people who would like to learn more, particularly in relation to politics, democracy, and civil liberties. I hope this primer will be helpful! Feel free
Mental health and loneliness in Singapore
This week: There's an increasing prevalence of poor mental health in Singapore. Does that surprise anyone? 😔
The ‘own goal’ issue
This week: The saga of POFMA and an academic website, Soh Rui Yong is left out of the Asian Games, and Parliament votes not to suspend Iswaran as an MP for now.
Living with "enough" in Singapore
This week: How much does a household need to meet their basic needs in Singapore?
G*d Is A Woman: The ins and outs of a cancellation
Thoughts on WILD RICE's latest play, G*d Is A Woman.
What does it mean to do harm reduction work? An interview with Nik Carverhill
An interview with Nik Carverhill on the harm reduction work he does in Canada.
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