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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    Myanmar’s military is using absurd legal charges to keep leader Aung San Suu Kyi locked upMyanmar’s military is using absurd legal charges to keep leader Aung San Suu Kyi locked up
    World Politics

    After Monday’s coup, the de facto civilian leader is accused of having illegal walkie-talkies.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    What Myanmar’s coup could mean for the Rohingya and other persecuted minoritiesWhat Myanmar’s coup could mean for the Rohingya and other persecuted minorities
    World Politics

    The takeover is terrible for Myanmar. It may be worse for the country’s most vulnerable.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The EU-AstraZeneca vaccine fight, explainedThe EU-AstraZeneca vaccine fight, explained
    World Politics

    The European Union’s vaccination program has struggled, and now the bloc is taking actions that could hamper global vaccine efforts.

    By Jen Kirby
    Violent anti-lockdown protests sweep the Netherlands
    World Politics

    The rioters are a mix of anti-government groups and bored hooligans.

    By Jen Kirby
    Sports
    Are the Olympics still going to happen in 2021? Here’s what we know.Are the Olympics still going to happen in 2021? Here’s what we know.
    Sports

    For now, yes. But the how is a lot less certain.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Fauci makes the Biden administration’s debut at the WHOFauci makes the Biden administration’s debut at the WHO
    Politics

    The US shows up (via video) after Biden reverses Trump’s decision.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    The president’s international restoration project beginsThe president’s international restoration project begins
    Politics

    The US is rejoining the Paris climate accord and the World Health Organization on day one.

    By Jen Kirby
    5 winners and 3 losers from Joe Biden’s inauguration
    Politics

    “My whole soul is in this”: Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States.

    By Emily Stewart, Dylan Scott and 3 more
    Politics
    Biden’s key national security picks had their confirmation hearings. Here’s what to know.Biden’s key national security picks had their confirmation hearings. Here’s what to know.
    Politics

    Avril Haines, Alejandro Mayorkas, Antony Blinken, and Lloyd Austin made their cases to serve in Biden’s administration.

    By Alex Ward, Jen Kirby and 1 more
    World Politics
    Merkel’s party picks another centrist as its leader — and maybe Germany’s future chancellorMerkel’s party picks another centrist as its leader — and maybe Germany’s future chancellor
    World Politics

    Armin Laschet wins the CDU leadership contest.

    By Jen Kirby