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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    “Black Lives Matter” has become a global rallying cry against racism and police brutality
    World Politics

    The police killing of George Floyd has sparked a worldwide reckoning.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    New York City, once the nation’s coronavirus epicenter, takes its first steps toward reopeningNew York City, once the nation’s coronavirus epicenter, takes its first steps toward reopening
    Politics

    Some industries, such as construction and manufacturing, can restart.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    The “kettling” of protesters, explainedThe “kettling” of protesters, explained
    Explainers

    The police crowd-control tactic has been used at protests across the country.

    By Jen Kirby
    China
    Hong Kong defies ban to honor Tiananmen Square massacre victimsHong Kong defies ban to honor Tiananmen Square massacre victims
    China

    Coronavirus restrictions and China’s encroachment on the territory changed the annual vigil.

    By Jen Kirby
    The disturbing history of tear gas as the weapon of choice against protesters
    Explainers

    The chemical weapon was originally marketed to police as a way to turn protesters “into a screaming mob.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Mayor Bill de Blasio’s defense of the NYPD’s handling of protests revives old tensionsMayor Bill de Blasio’s defense of the NYPD’s handling of protests revives old tensions
    Politics

    The mayor has said the police acted with restraint, but has also called for an investigation into the van incident.

    By Jen Kirby
    George Floyd protests go global
    World Politics

    Foreign leaders are also reacting to the turmoil in the United States.

    By Jen Kirby
    How to fix the WHO, according to an expert
    Explainers

    President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization won’t change it. Here’s what might.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump says he will revoke Hong Kong’s special trade statusTrump says he will revoke Hong Kong’s special trade status
    Politics

    In a rebuke to China and its encroachment on Hong Kong, Trump could dramatically change the relationship with the territory.

    By Jen Kirby
    Photos: Uprisings across America
    Race

    From Minneapolis to New York City.

    By Kainaz Amaria and Jen Kirby