Skip to main content

The context you need, when you need it

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own.

We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today?

Join now
Katelyn Burns

Katelyn Burns

Former PT Political Writer

    Latest articles by Katelyn Burns

    Politics
    Trump has created a loophole to allow pipelines to avoid environmental reviewTrump has created a loophole to allow pipelines to avoid environmental review
    Politics

    It’s one of the biggest deregulatory changes to the 50-year-old National Environmental Policy Act in nearly three decades.

    By Katelyn Burns
    archives
    The Methodist Church split over same-sex marriage, explainedThe Methodist Church split over same-sex marriage, explained
    archives

    The church’s proposed splintering is one of the most drastic responses to marriage equality.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Republicans call for overturning Roe v. Wade in Supreme Court filingRepublicans call for overturning Roe v. Wade in Supreme Court filing
    Politics

    As the election year starts, over 200 lawmakers are taking an ideological stand against abortion.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    A deceptively edited video of Joe Biden illustrates a big problem in 2020A deceptively edited video of Joe Biden illustrates a big problem in 2020
    Politics

    Biden’s comments in a viral video seemed more likely to be heard at a Trump rally, but the context was stripped out.

    By Katelyn Burns
    The internet made trans people visible. It also left them more vulnerable.
    Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s

    This decade has been a double-edged sword for trans people.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Queen Elizabeth gave her annual Christmas speech. The internet saw a secret message about Brexit.Queen Elizabeth gave her annual Christmas speech. The internet saw a secret message about Brexit.
    Politics

    Is the queen really trying to send a message about Brexit through her choice of brooch?

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Murkowski “disturbed” by McConnell pledge to work with Trump White House on impeachmentMurkowski “disturbed” by McConnell pledge to work with Trump White House on impeachment
    Politics

    Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has pledged to work closely with the White House on the impeachment trial. GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski is disturbed by the idea.

    By Katelyn Burns
    World Politics
    Thousands arrested protesting a new Indian citizenship law that excludes MuslimsThousands arrested protesting a new Indian citizenship law that excludes Muslims
    World Politics

    Over 20 people have been killed and more than 1,500 arrested as the Indian government cracks down on citizens protesting against a new citizenship bill.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Trump promotes Putin’s take on a “far-fetched” impeachment processTrump promotes Putin’s take on a “far-fetched” impeachment process
    Politics

    President Trump retweeted an article in which Putin derided impeachment, and added that the process has been a “witch hunt.”

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Trump finally has his Space Force — and it will make orbital security its priorityTrump finally has his Space Force — and it will make orbital security its priority
    Politics

    The president has long called for a Space Force. Now he has it, and its the first new military service since 1947.

    By Katelyn Burns