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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    A demonstrator was shot and a man set on fire in Hong Kong’s protestsA demonstrator was shot and a man set on fire in Hong Kong’s protests
    World Politics

    Violence and chaos mars Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests, now in their 24th week.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump reportedly wanted Bill Barr to give a press conference about his Ukraine callTrump reportedly wanted Bill Barr to give a press conference about his Ukraine call
    Politics

    Trump denies it, but it looked like he wanted the attorney general to clean up his mess, again.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The murders of 9 Mormon family members spotlights Mexico’s spiraling violenceThe murders of 9 Mormon family members spotlights Mexico’s spiraling violence
    World Politics

    At least three women and six children were killed in an ambush on Monday.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    Iraq’s protests, explainedIraq’s protests, explained
    Explainers

    Demonstrators are protesting the failures of Iraq’s political system — and Tehran’s influence.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    12 questions about Brexit you were too embarrassed to ask12 questions about Brexit you were too embarrassed to ask
    World Politics

    What is Brexit? Why did is it delayed again? And how the heck did we end up here?

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The future of Brexit will be decided in December 12 electionsThe future of Brexit will be decided in December 12 elections
    World Politics

    Parliament just voted to have a Christmastime general election that is going to be a referendum on Brexit.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Brexiteer to second referendum: a handy Brexit glossaryBrexiteer to second referendum: a handy Brexit glossary
    World Politics

    The terms you need to know to understand the EU-UK divorce.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The new Brexit deadline will be January 31The new Brexit deadline will be January 31
    World Politics

    The EU agrees to delay the UK exit another three months.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    The Justice Department’s review of the Russia probe is reportedly now a criminal inquiryThe Justice Department’s review of the Russia probe is reportedly now a criminal inquiry
    Politics

    Attorney General Bill Barr tapped prosecutor John Durham to look into the origins of the Russia investigation.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Prime Minister Boris Johnson to seek elections after Brexit deadlockPrime Minister Boris Johnson to seek elections after Brexit deadlock
    World Politics

    The prime minister’s Brexit plans blew up. So he wants a vote instead.

    By Jen Kirby