June Kirri

Writer/Editor

Germany

Former journalist in Southeast Asia and Editor-in-Chief who launched and oversaw a lifestyle, fitness, and fashion magazine in Myanmar. Over 15 years of experience writing and editing.

Published in Balance Magazine, Nepali Times, Myanmar Times, Myanmore, YourTango, Japonica, Mind Cafe, Memoirist, Inspired Writer, Bitchy, The Point of View

Founder/Editor of The Point of View, a Medium publication that publishes opinion pieces and Bitchy, a Medium publication that promotes social and cultural discourse about feminism, women, LGBTQ+, gender, and equality.

Nepali-American who grew up in Japan. I'm fluent in Japanese, Nepali, and currently learning German, where I'm currently living.

Get in contact: [email protected]

Portfolio

Feminism

Medium
12/16/2022
Meghan Markle is Hated Because She's a Woman with a Voice

Society loves a woman who never complains, never explains, and does her duty as told. Like Kate, the Princess of Wales. The Netflix documentary Meghan and Harry dropped a few days ago and with it came a slew of haters thrashing the couple on...

Medium
10/08/2022
Why Can't an Iconic Rebel Like Madonna Embrace Aging?

Even the queen of non-conformity couldn't defy cosmetic surgery. I love Madonna. I grew up watching her in the '80s. With her punk hairstyle, cropped shirt, and fingerless gloves, she was mega cool. A symbol of female rebellion, she wasn't afraid to stir controversy with songs...

Medium
08/23/2022
As a Liberal Woman, I'm in Awe of Liz Cheney

Her courage should serve as an inspiration for women around the world. As a woman, I'm in awe of Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney. And as an American who is pro-choice, anti-gun, and considers same-sex marriage as a human right, I never thought I'd say that about someone as red-blooded as her.

Medium
09/06/2022
Oops, She Did it Again!

What's wrong with Sanna Marin? Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin is once again in hot water. An online photo of two "topless" women kissing each other at her Helsinki residence last month caused an internet storm. Herald Sun headlined the story: Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin Apologizes for Topless Photo.

Substack
12/22/2022
Women are Attracted to Elon Musk. Here's Why.

Sarah's boyfriend is like Elon Musk. He's the CEO of an IT company in the US. They've been dating for about two years. Things are going well, except her boyfriend, whom I'll call Jeff, works long hours. Sometimes, like Elon, he sleeps in the office.

Internet Culture