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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Criminal Justice
    Utrecht shooting: what we know so farUtrecht shooting: what we know so far
    Criminal Justice

    An attack on a tram in the Netherlands left at least three people dead and five wounded. Dutch police have now arrested a suspect.

    By Jen Kirby and Nicole Fallert
    World Politics
    Christchurch mosque shooting: what we know so farChristchurch mosque shooting: what we know so far
    World Politics

    At least 50 people have been killed in what the New Zealand prime minister called a “terrorist attack.”

    By Jen Kirby, Jennifer Williams and 2 more
    Explainers
    The New Zealand shooter wrote a manifesto. An extremism expert explains what it means.The New Zealand shooter wrote a manifesto. An extremism expert explains what it means.
    Explainers

    “The trick is how do you cover this ... without simply redistributing a piece of propaganda.”

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Far-right Australian senator blames New Zealand attack on Muslim immigrantsFar-right Australian senator blames New Zealand attack on Muslim immigrants
    World Politics

    Fraser Anning has a history of inflammatory remarks, but this one stands out.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The UK Parliament has voted to delay BrexitThe UK Parliament has voted to delay Brexit
    World Politics

    The European Union will have to approve any extension, likely at a summit next week.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    UK Parliament rejects second referendum in latest Brexit voteUK Parliament rejects second referendum in latest Brexit vote
    World Politics

    The issue came up as an amendment during Thursday’s vote on a Brexit deadline extension. Supporters say this won’t be the last chance to make a people’s vote happen.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    UK Parliament rejects leaving the EU without a Brexit dealUK Parliament rejects leaving the EU without a Brexit deal
    World Politics

    Now it will vote on whether to ask the European Union for a delay, as Prime Minister Theresa May pushes for a third vote on her Brexit deal.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Paul Manafort indicted in New York state on 16 chargesPaul Manafort indicted in New York state on 16 charges
    Politics

    The charges announced by the Manhattan district attorney are presidential pardon-proof.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Theresa May’s Brexit deal fails — againTheresa May’s Brexit deal fails — again
    World Politics

    Now Parliament is expected to vote on whether it wants to leave the EU without a deal on March 29 — or ask for a deadline extension.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    Here’s what to know about the latest Brexit voteHere’s what to know about the latest Brexit vote
    Explainers

    The UK got some last-minute assurances from the EU, but it’s not clear if it will be enough to win support for the prime minister’s deal.

    By Jen Kirby