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Carly Sitrin

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Carly Sitrin

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    Mike Pence touched an off-limits piece of space equipment, and the internet is fumingMike Pence touched an off-limits piece of space equipment, and the internet is fuming
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    On a visit to the Kennedy Space Center yesterday, Vice President Pence laid his hand on a piece of equipment clearly marked “DO NOT TOUCH.”

    By Carly Sitrin
    Politics
    An ethics watchdog group just filed a complaint against Jared KushnerAn ethics watchdog group just filed a complaint against Jared Kushner
    Politics

    They’re calling out Kushner for his conflicts of interest that could influence American domestic and foreign policy.

    By Carly Sitrin
    Science
    Teen birth rates just hit an all-time lowTeen birth rates just hit an all-time low
    Science

    Obamacare repeal could change that.

    By Carly Sitrin
    Politics
    What you need to know about the Supreme Court’s 3 big Monday decisionsWhat you need to know about the Supreme Court’s 3 big Monday decisions
    Politics

    The Supreme Court just wrapped its 2017 term. Here are three cases to check in on.

    By Carly Sitrin
    Politics
    Lobbyists are so disgusted with the Senate health care bill, they compared it to leechingLobbyists are so disgusted with the Senate health care bill, they compared it to leeching
    Politics
    Conservatives are rage-tweeting that the Senate health care bill is “Obamacare lite”Conservatives are rage-tweeting that the Senate health care bill is “Obamacare lite”
    Politics

    The tweets show just how difficult it is for Republican leadership to get everyone on board with the bill.

    By Carly Sitrin
    archives
    A new poll shows voters in deep-red states don’t like the AHCAA new poll shows voters in deep-red states don’t like the AHCA
    Politics
    Live updates from Georgia’s special electionLive updates from Georgia’s special election
    Politics

    Live election results and updates as Democrat Jon Ossoff takes on Republican Karen Handel.

    By Carly Sitrin
    Politics
    5 things Sen. Kamala Harris has done besides be interrupted5 things Sen. Kamala Harris has done besides be interrupted
    Politics

    What to know about the Democratic Party’s rising star.

    By Carly Sitrin
    Politics
    Rep. Steve Scalise was shot and is in critical condition. Here’s what you need to know about him.Rep. Steve Scalise was shot and is in critical condition. Here’s what you need to know about him.
    Politics

    Scalise is the highest-profile known victim of the shooting in Virginia this morning.

    By Carly Sitrin

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