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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    What really happened in Syria over the past 24 hours, explainedWhat really happened in Syria over the past 24 hours, explained
    World Politics

    Russia got everything it wanted, despite Trump’s strange victory lap.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    UK Parliament has advanced the Brexit billUK Parliament has advanced the Brexit bill
    World Politics

    But another critical vote spoiled Boris Johnson’s October 31 Brexit plans.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Boris Johnson wants Brexit by October 31. Parliament won’t let him have it.Boris Johnson wants Brexit by October 31. Parliament won’t let him have it.
    World Politics

    After advancing the Brexit bill, Parliament is still denying the prime minister an October 31 exit.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    The last 72 hours in Brexit, explainedThe last 72 hours in Brexit, explained
    Explainers

    Parliament rebels, Johnson writes letters, and everyone gets ready to fight over Brexit legislation this week.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The UK Parliament just blew up Boris Johnson’s Brexit plansThe UK Parliament just blew up Boris Johnson’s Brexit plans
    World Politics

    Parliament just voted to make the prime minister seek a Brexit delay, even if his deal passes.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The US and Turkey reached a Syrian ceasefire. But what does that mean?The US and Turkey reached a Syrian ceasefire. But what does that mean?
    World Politics

    It certainly looks as though it’s a big win for Turkey.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The UK and EU have a new Brexit agreement. But it’s not a done deal yet.The UK and EU have a new Brexit agreement. But it’s not a done deal yet.
    World Politics

    The UK Parliament still needs to vote. And the math is tight.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    The death of a British teen has put a strain on the US-UK relationshipThe death of a British teen has put a strain on the US-UK relationship
    Politics

    The wife of an American official was involved in a crash that killed a teen. She fled back to the US — setting off a diplomatic dispute.

    By Jen Kirby
    9 questions about Turkey, Syria, and the Kurds you were too embarrassed to ask
    World Politics

    Trump took US troops out of northeastern Syria last week, and Turkey invaded.

    By Jen Kirby
    The best and most substantive answers of the 4th Democratic debate
    Politics

    From Kamala Harris on abortion rights to Julián Castro on police violence as gun violence, the 2020 Democratic candidates delivered some memorable responses on Tuesday.

    By Anna North, Jen Kirby and 3 more