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Catherine Kim

Catherine Kim

Freelance writer

    Latest articles by Catherine Kim

    Politics
    Trump’s visit to the CDC shows why there’s concern about his coronavirus responseTrump’s visit to the CDC shows why there’s concern about his coronavirus response
    Politics

    Trump spent a visit to the CDC misrepresenting the state of coronavirus testing, praising himself, and attacking his critics.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    Trump announces Mark Meadows as his new chief of staffTrump announces Mark Meadows as his new chief of staff
    Politics

    Meadows will be Trump’s fourth chief of staff in three years.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    A 13-year-old’s death highlights Puerto Rico’s post-Maria health care crisisA 13-year-old’s death highlights Puerto Rico’s post-Maria health care crisis
    Politics

    Hundreds of doctors have left the island, and hospitals and clinics remain shuttered.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    The continuing disaster aid crisis in Puerto Rico, explainedThe continuing disaster aid crisis in Puerto Rico, explained
    Politics

    The House passed an earthquake relief bill that has yet to be taken up by the Senate. Meanwhile, hundreds wait in tents for aid.

    By Catherine Kim
    World Politics
    As Covid-19 cases rise, South Korea raises virus threat level to its maximumAs Covid-19 cases rise, South Korea raises virus threat level to its maximum
    World Politics

    With 602 confirmed coronavirus cases, President Moon Jae-in has raised the country’s threat alert level to the highest of its four levels.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    The Nevada caucuses are on track to break a voter turnout recordThe Nevada caucuses are on track to break a voter turnout record
    Politics

    Early voting meant Nevada nearly matched its 2016 turnout before Saturday’s caucuses began.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    Joe Biden was the most popular candidate among black voters in the Nevada caucusesJoe Biden was the most popular candidate among black voters in the Nevada caucuses
    Politics

    Entrance polls suggest Biden was correct about the strength of his black support in the state.

    By Catherine Kim
    Science
    Half of South Korea’s coronavirus cases are linked to a controversial religious organizationHalf of South Korea’s coronavirus cases are linked to a controversial religious organization
    Science

    One Covid-19 patient attended Shincheonji Church of Jesus services while she nursed a fever.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    Trump tried to sow doubt in the Nevada caucuses results before they were even outTrump tried to sow doubt in the Nevada caucuses results before they were even out
    Politics

    President Trump spent part of his Las Vegas rally claiming the Nevada Democratic Party would be unable to properly count caucus votes.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    Trump’s criminal justice record is more complicated than he claimsTrump’s criminal justice record is more complicated than he claims
    Politics

    Although the First Step Act has its achievements, the Department of Justice has been slowing down the process.

    By Catherine Kim