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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro gets coronavirus after months of downplaying the pandemicBrazil’s Jair Bolsonaro gets coronavirus after months of downplaying the pandemic
    World Politics

    The country has more than 1.6 million cases and over 65,000 coronavirus deaths.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Russia has paved the way for Putin to be president for lifeRussia has paved the way for Putin to be president for life
    World Politics

    The Russian leader got his popular mandate, but he might not be as powerful as a referendum makes him sound.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    USMCA, Trump’s new trade deal, explained in 600 wordsUSMCA, Trump’s new trade deal, explained in 600 words
    Politics

    A brief guide to the trade deal between Canada, Mexico, and the US.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Exclusive: Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduces nationwide eviction moratorium billExclusive: Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduces nationwide eviction moratorium bill
    Politics

    The coronavirus is exposing America’s housing crisis. Democrats in Congress are proposing a nationwide eviction moratorium.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The EU will bar American travelers because of US coronavirus spreadThe EU will bar American travelers because of US coronavirus spread
    World Politics

    The European Union is trying to reopen — but not to many US visitors.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Fauci: Coronavirus vaccine could be available by end of 2020Fauci: Coronavirus vaccine could be available by end of 2020
    Politics

    The nation’s top infectious disease doctor says he believes a vaccine is a matter of “when and not if.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Inside the fight to “defund” the NYPD
    Politics

    Activists and city leaders want to cut $1 billion from the police force’s budget.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Remember Brexit? It’s still not over.Remember Brexit? It’s still not over.
    World Politics

    The UK and the EU are facing a pandemic, economic crisis, and *checks notes* yes, Brexit.

    By Jen Kirby
    The 7 most disturbing allegations about Trump in John Bolton’s forthcoming book
    Politics

    What we’ve learned from the flurry of excerpts released Wednesday.

    By Jen Kirby
    What 4 organizers want to see from America’s protests
    archives

    “This is a demand for real change,” said one Black Lives Matter leader from Houston.

    By Jen Kirby