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Catherine Kim

Catherine Kim

Freelance writer

    Latest articles by Catherine Kim

    Politics
    Schiff closed his arguments with an emotional appeal, but GOP senators seem unmovedSchiff closed his arguments with an emotional appeal, but GOP senators seem unmoved
    Politics

    Finishing his arguments in the Senate impeachment trial, Schiff made the case for protecting the future of democracy in the US — with Trump’s removal.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    Is the president’s abuse of power an impeachable offense?Is the president’s abuse of power an impeachable offense?
    Politics

    Trump’s allies don’t think so — even though abuse of power was the first article of impeachment.

    By Catherine Kim
    World Politics
    New anti-government protests in Beirut leave more than 300 injuredNew anti-government protests in Beirut leave more than 300 injured
    World Politics

    Saturday, protesters clashed with police in Beirut in one of the most violent days since anti-government protests began in October.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    House impeachment managers: Trump poses an “immediate threat to the nation and the rule of law”House impeachment managers: Trump poses an “immediate threat to the nation and the rule of law”
    Politics

    The impeachment managers previewed their arguments in a legal brief filed Saturday.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    The Trump administration wants to weaken Obama’s school lunch rules. Again.The Trump administration wants to weaken Obama’s school lunch rules. Again.
    Politics

    On her birthday, the Department of Agriculture announced it plans to nix school lunch requirements championed by Michelle Obama.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    The National Archives edited a Women’s March picture to be less critical of TrumpThe National Archives edited a Women’s March picture to be less critical of Trump
    Politics

    The National Archives wanted to avoid politicizing a picture of the Women’s March by blurring out signs critical of Trump. Historians aren’t happy.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    New evidence shows a Nunes aide in close conversation with ParnasNew evidence shows a Nunes aide in close conversation with Parnas
    Politics

    Rep. Devin Nunes denies involvement in the Ukraine scandal. New texts between his top aide and Lev Parnas say otherwise.

    By Catherine Kim
    archives
    New Orleans shooting: what we knowNew Orleans shooting: what we know
    archives

    At least 10 people were shot and two are in critical condition.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    Private prisons face an uncertain future as states turn their backs on the industryPrivate prisons face an uncertain future as states turn their backs on the industry
    Politics

    States are passing laws abolishing private prisons and businesses are cutting ties with the facilities. And private prison companies are planning for a future in which their core service is illegal.

    By Catherine Kim
    World Politics
    What we know about the London Bridge stabbingsWhat we know about the London Bridge stabbings
    World Politics

    Two people died and three were injured during an attack that’s being treated as a “terrorist incident.”

    By Catherine Kim