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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    Brexit will hurt the UK’s economy no matter what — says the government’s own analysisBrexit will hurt the UK’s economy no matter what — says the government’s own analysis
    World Politics

    It will be bad with a Brexit deal. It will be worse with no deal at all.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Jared Kushner is getting an award from Mexico, and Mexicans aren’t happy about itJared Kushner is getting an award from Mexico, and Mexicans aren’t happy about it
    World Politics

    Kushner is receiving La Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca, the country’s highest honor for foreigners, for his work on the USMCA.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Why Brexit is tearing the United Kingdom apartWhy Brexit is tearing the United Kingdom apart
    World Politics

    An expert on why Prime Minister Theresa May is struggling to sell the Brexit deal to the UK Parliament and the public.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Theresa May and the EU have a Brexit deal. What’s next?Theresa May and the EU have a Brexit deal. What’s next?
    World Politics

    The many possible Brexit outcomes, explained.

    By Jen Kirby
    Criminal Justice
    The extraordinary trial of notorious drug lord El Chapo is underwayThe extraordinary trial of notorious drug lord El Chapo is underway
    Criminal Justice

    The first week saw tight security and some wild moments. Here’s what to know.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Here’s what you need to know about Sri Lanka’s escalating political crisisHere’s what you need to know about Sri Lanka’s escalating political crisis
    World Politics

    Two prime ministers are claiming power.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The latest Brexit drama, explainedThe latest Brexit drama, explained
    World Politics

    Ministers in Theresa May’s cabinet quit over her proposed Brexit plan, and some hardliners want a “no confidence” vote.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Theresa May gets cabinet approval for her draft Brexit dealTheresa May gets cabinet approval for her draft Brexit deal
    World Politics

    It’s a major breakthrough, but she could face broader resistance to the plan she called “the best agreement that could be negotiated.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    The controversies of Trump’s Paris trip, explainedThe controversies of Trump’s Paris trip, explained
    Explainers

    A fiery Macron speech, a missed WWI memorial, and a Putin thumbs-up for Trump.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Tanzania’s anti-gay crackdown is sending people into hidingTanzania’s anti-gay crackdown is sending people into hiding
    World Politics

    The regional governor of Dar es Salaam is seeking to identify and arrest people believed to be gay.

    By Jen Kirby