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Katelyn Burns

Katelyn Burns

Former PT Political Writer

    Latest articles by Katelyn Burns

    Politics
    How to protect yourself from coronavirus, according to the White HouseHow to protect yourself from coronavirus, according to the White House
    Politics

    The new guidance recommends social distance and good hygiene.

    By Katelyn Burns
    LGBTQ
    While the country deals with the coronavirus, Idaho state legislators prioritize banning trans athletesWhile the country deals with the coronavirus, Idaho state legislators prioritize banning trans athletes
    LGBTQ

    The bill would allow anyone to challenge a female athlete’s sex — and force her to prove it.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Trump’s 7 worst statements on the coronavirus outbreakTrump’s 7 worst statements on the coronavirus outbreak
    Politics

    The president has misled the public on the number of testing kits, the virus’s death rate, and a possible vaccine.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Biden and Sanders are canceling rallies over coronavirus. Why won’t Trump?Biden and Sanders are canceling rallies over coronavirus. Why won’t Trump?
    Politics

    The president canceled a three-day bus tour featuring his daughter-in-law, but campaign officials said it was not because of Covid-19.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    The controversy over 2 Trump allies getting tested for coronavirus, explainedThe controversy over 2 Trump allies getting tested for coronavirus, explained
    Politics

    Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, who wore a gas mask on the House floor, has gotten tested for the coronavirus.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Trump is using his coronavirus economic stimulus plan to boost his reelection chancesTrump is using his coronavirus economic stimulus plan to boost his reelection chances
    Politics

    He asked Republican senators to pass a payroll tax cut that would run through the election in November.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    The border wall, Obama, and the Federal Reserve: Trump tweets as coronavirus worsensThe border wall, Obama, and the Federal Reserve: Trump tweets as coronavirus worsens
    Politics

    The Trump administration has drawn criticism for its slow response to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    As field winnows, Sanders and Biden make a play for LGBTQ votersAs field winnows, Sanders and Biden make a play for LGBTQ voters
    Politics

    Sanders attacked Biden’s record while the former vice president released a plan for LGBTQ equality.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    How 2020 presidential campaigns and convention planners are handling potential coronavirus outbreaksHow 2020 presidential campaigns and convention planners are handling potential coronavirus outbreaks
    Politics

    Democratic and Republican Party and campaign officials are monitoring the situation.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    LGBTQ voters turned out in record numbers on Super TuesdayLGBTQ voters turned out in record numbers on Super Tuesday
    Politics

    More voters are identifying as queer and responding to Trump’s anti-LGBTQ policies.

    By Katelyn Burns