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Katelyn Burns

Katelyn Burns

Former PT Political Writer

    Latest articles by Katelyn Burns

    Politics
    As the coronavirus pandemic deepens, Idaho’s governor signs 2 anti-trans bills into lawAs the coronavirus pandemic deepens, Idaho’s governor signs 2 anti-trans bills into law
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    One law bans gender changes on birth certificates, and the other discriminates against trans student athletes.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    How Trump plans to relax social distancing guidelinesHow Trump plans to relax social distancing guidelines
    Politics

    Trump details plans to use increased testing and surveillance in a letter to state governors.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Republicans are using the pandemic to push anti-abortion and anti-trans agendasRepublicans are using the pandemic to push anti-abortion and anti-trans agendas
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    At least four states have banned most abortions or passed anti-trans legislation.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Science
    What it’s like for a doctor treating coronavirus, in one Twitter threadWhat it’s like for a doctor treating coronavirus, in one Twitter thread
    Science

    His day starts at 6:30 am, and Dr. Craig Spencer knows the symptoms by heart because everyone he sees has them.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    WHO says a third of the newest coronavirus cases worldwide are in the USWHO says a third of the newest coronavirus cases worldwide are in the US
    Politics

    The country could become the next epicenter.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Coronavirus treatment research is being held up by Trump’s ban on the use of fetal tissueCoronavirus treatment research is being held up by Trump’s ban on the use of fetal tissue
    Politics

    A government-employed researcher has requested an exemption from the policy in order to begin testing coronavirus therapies.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Pressure is growing to allow members of Congress to vote remotely amid coronavirus concernsPressure is growing to allow members of Congress to vote remotely amid coronavirus concerns
    Politics

    Rep. Katie Porter is leading the charge to set aside centuries-old rules governing congressional business.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Campuses shutter for coronavirus, leaving some LGBTQ students with nowhere to go
    Politics

    “I rely on this institution for my therapy, for medical treatment, and my whole support system is on campus.”

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Democrats are coalescing around Biden — except for young votersDemocrats are coalescing around Biden — except for young voters
    Politics

    But young people aren’t turning out in enough numbers to turn the tide for Sanders.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Former Rep. Duncan Hunter was sentenced to 11 months in prison for violating campaign lawsFormer Rep. Duncan Hunter was sentenced to 11 months in prison for violating campaign laws
    Politics

    The Republican won’t have to turn himself into authorities until late May because of the coronavirus pandemic.

    By Katelyn Burns