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Carly Sitrin

Former Vox Staff

Carly is an intern on the politics and policy team.

Latest articles by Carly Sitrin

How Betsy DeVos is quietly erasing Obama’s education legacy
Politics

From dropping protections for transgender students to fostering a friendlier climate for for-profit colleges, DeVos has made an immediate mark.

By Ella Nilsen and Carly Sitrin
The Weeds
The Weeds: what’s really driving anti-immigration politics?The Weeds: what’s really driving anti-immigration politics?
Podcast
The Weeds

Sarah, Matt, and Ezra talk about the Raise Act, CSR payments, and emergency room surprises in this episode of The Weeds.

By Carly Sitrin
Politics
Descendants of Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis are fine with moving Confederate statuesDescendants of Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis are fine with moving Confederate statues
Politics

“Maybe it’s appropriate to have them in museums.”

By Carly Sitrin
Politics
How brands respond to political crisisHow brands respond to political crisis
Politics

PR firms are gearing up for more social unrest during the Trump administration.

By Carly Sitrin
archives
Read: President Trump’s remarks condemning violence “on many sides” in CharlottesvilleRead: President Trump’s remarks condemning violence “on many sides” in Charlottesville
archives

Here’s a full transcript of Trump’s remarks.

By Carly Sitrin
Politics
Donald Trump tweeted a very different statement about Charlottesville than other officialsDonald Trump tweeted a very different statement about Charlottesville than other officials
Politics

The president wrote “Charlottesville sad!”

By Carly Sitrin
The Weeds
The Weeds: solving the enigma that is John KellyThe Weeds: solving the enigma that is John Kelly
Podcast
The Weeds

Matt, Dara, and Andrew take a look at John Kelly’s first two weeks as chief of staff.

By Carly Sitrin
Politics
Reminder: the Trump International Hotel is still an ethics disasterReminder: the Trump International Hotel is still an ethics disaster
Politics

A Washington Post investigation showed the DC hotel has become a hangout for Republicans and those who hope to influence the president.

By Carly Sitrin
The Weeds
The Weeds: one reason women really don’t want to work at GoogleThe Weeds: one reason women really don’t want to work at Google
Podcast
The Weeds

They don’t want to be surrounded by people who think they’re inferior.

By Carly Sitrin
Politics
Anthony Scaramucci is angrily tweeting at the journalist who got him firedAnthony Scaramucci is angrily tweeting at the journalist who got him fired
Politics

He called Ryan Lizza “the Linda Tripp of 2017.”

By Carly Sitrin