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Katelyn Burns

Katelyn Burns

Former PT Political Writer

Katelyn Burns was the first ever openly trans Capitol Hill reporter. She grew up in New England and covers politics, LGBTQ issues, and reproductive health policy. You can find her on Twitter, @transscribe.

Latest articles by Katelyn Burns

Money
Pride merch won’t save trans youthPride merch won’t save trans youth
Money

If corporations want to support LGBTQ people, they should fight against the wave of anti-trans bills, advocates say.

By Katelyn Burns
LGBTQ
Trans people are dreading Caitlyn Jenner’s run for governorTrans people are dreading Caitlyn Jenner’s run for governor
LGBTQ

The Republican candidate wants to lead California. Her party, meanwhile, is decimating trans rights.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Pelosi renews call for Congress to investigate the Capitol insurrectionPelosi renews call for Congress to investigate the Capitol insurrection
Politics

The House speaker hopes to form a commission that sheds more light on the events of January 6.

By Katelyn Burns
World Politics
India is dealing with a vaccine shortage during a new wave of Covid-19India is dealing with a vaccine shortage during a new wave of Covid-19
World Politics

The country’s vaccine supply is being hampered by export limits from the US and EU.

By Katelyn Burns
Covid-19
Global deaths from Covid-19 have now topped 3 millionGlobal deaths from Covid-19 have now topped 3 million
Covid-19

There are now more people who have died from the coronavirus worldwide than there are residents in Chicago.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Biden vows to increase refugee cap after criticism from DemocratsBiden vows to increase refugee cap after criticism from Democrats
Politics

By May 15, he’ll raise the number of refugees permitted into the country.

By Katelyn Burns
Explainers
The GOP’s attack on trans kids’ health care, explainedThe GOP’s attack on trans kids’ health care, explained
Explainers

Arkansas just became to the first state to pass a bill that would cut off trans kids from medical care. More are set to follow.

By Katelyn Burns
The massive Republican push to ban trans athletes, explained
Explainers

It’s the GOP’s latest attempt to force trans people into hiding.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Rachel Levine’s historic confirmation to the Biden administration, explainedRachel Levine’s historic confirmation to the Biden administration, explained
Politics

In a pivotal moment for trans health care, Levine has been confirmed as assistant secretary of health.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces new sexual harassment allegationsNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces new sexual harassment allegations
Politics

The allegations follow other troubling accusations against the governor.

By Katelyn Burns