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Katelyn Burns

Katelyn Burns

Former PT Political Writer

    Latest articles by Katelyn Burns

    Culture
    J.K. Rowling’s transphobia is a product of British cultureJ.K. Rowling’s transphobia is a product of British culture
    Culture

    Her “gender critical” tweet on Thursday shouldn’t be surprising.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Why Democrats just gave away their best chance at ending the trans military banWhy Democrats just gave away their best chance at ending the trans military ban
    Politics

    The House’s first version of an annual defense policy bill reversed the ban. But the final version they just passed? It doesn’t.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    “Wall Street Pete”: Progressive protesters crash Buttigieg fundraiser“Wall Street Pete”: Progressive protesters crash Buttigieg fundraiser
    Politics

    A local progressive group tracked down the event to protest the candidate’s reliance on big money donors to fund his campaign.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Gun Violence
    Pensacola, Florida, Naval Air Station shooting: what we knowPensacola, Florida, Naval Air Station shooting: what we know
    Gun Violence

    A shooter at Pensacola, Florida, Naval Air Station killed at least three people and injured eight others.

    By German Lopez and Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    New House Judiciary Committee report defines impeachable offensesNew House Judiciary Committee report defines impeachable offenses
    Politics

    Ahead of the release of articles of impeachment, Democratic lawmakers explain what they believe the Constitution states are impeachable offenses.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Trump orders review of EPA water rules because “people are flushing toilets 10 times, 15 times”Trump orders review of EPA water rules because “people are flushing toilets 10 times, 15 times”
    Politics

    Trump has often complained about environmental regulations, and now claims water efficient toilets are causing problems.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    White House declines to be involved in House impeachment inquiry, leaving defense to Republican lawmakersWhite House declines to be involved in House impeachment inquiry, leaving defense to Republican lawmakers
    Politics

    After complaining about being left out of House impeachment process, White House declines to participate.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Republicans are introducing a new compromise LGBTQ rights bill. But everyone already hates it.Republicans are introducing a new compromise LGBTQ rights bill. But everyone already hates it.
    Politics

    A group of Republicans wants to bridge the divide between LGBTQ activists and religious conservatives.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Sondland says he told Pence about Trump and Ukraine. Pence says that “never happened.”Sondland says he told Pence about Trump and Ukraine. Pence says that “never happened.”
    Politics

    Pence firmly distanced himself from Ambassador Gordon Sondland’s testimony in a House impeachment hearing on Wednesday.

    By Katelyn Burns