Chris Fan
Book Review: 'Who We Be' by Jeff Chang
Jeff Chang's Who We Be spans the career of American multiculturalism over the past fifty years.
Face Blindness: The Misidentification of Sunil Tripathi as the Boston Marathon Bomber
Hyphen co-founder Chris Fan discusses the consequences of social media journalism after internet users misidentified missing Brown University student Sunil Tripathi as the Boston Marathon bombing suspect.
Vincent Chin: Some Lessons and Legacies
Remembering Vincent Chin, and the persistent questions his murder raises.
Jean Quan and the Death of Asian America
The idea of the “Asian American” was born in the '60s with Oakland Mayor Jean Quan and her Third Worldist comrades. Now she stands as a sobering reminder of what a movement like Occupy risks becoming as time wears on.
Leland Yee Has Seen It All
At one point in our interview, seemingly apropos of nothing, Leland Yee says to me, “I’ve seen everything.”
I had no reason to doubt him.
Jeff Adachi Wants to Stand Up for San Francisco
The self-described "infamous" Asian American Studies major has his eyes set on the San Francisco mayor's office.
Ed Lee Thinks San Francisco Is Worth It
Ed Lee's career has mirrored the political rise of Asian Americans in San Francisco.
Phil Ting Wants to Innovate San Francisco's City Government
For Phil Ting, an innovative city government is a family-friendly government.
Ed Lee Enters Race for San Francisco Mayor
After months of speculation, Ed Lee finally jumps into fray -- and a world of controversy.
David Chiu Wants to Pedal His Way into San Francisco History
Hyphen goes on a bike ride with San Francisco mayoral candidate David Chiu.
SF Mayoral Race Poised to Make History as Political Drama Unfolds
The first in a series of articles on San Francisco's Asian American mayoral candidates.