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
    Poll: A majority of Americans think teachers should be vaccinated before reopening schoolsPoll: A majority of Americans think teachers should be vaccinated before reopening schools
    Politics

    The poll shows Americans have nuanced opinions about when — and how — to reopen schools.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Report: Former classmates say Rep. Madison Cawthorn sexually harassed women in collegeReport: Former classmates say Rep. Madison Cawthorn sexually harassed women in college
    Politics

    Cawthorn has denied the allegations; more than three dozen people told BuzzFeed News they are true.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Democrats call for Biden to punish Saudi crown prince for Khashoggi’s murderDemocrats call for Biden to punish Saudi crown prince for Khashoggi’s murder
    Politics

    Biden has not sanctioned Mohammed bin Salman directly, a choice some are asking the president to reconsider.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Trans people can serve openly in the US military once againTrans people can serve openly in the US military once again
    Politics

    President Joe Biden just fulfilled one of his key campaign promises to trans people.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Explainers
    Biden’s LGBTQ rights executive order and the transphobic backlash, explainedBiden’s LGBTQ rights executive order and the transphobic backlash, explained
    Explainers

    On his first day, Biden rolled back Trump’s anti-LGBTQ policies. Trolls were not happy.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Top Democratic lawmaker says an impeachment vote will come this weekTop Democratic lawmaker says an impeachment vote will come this week
    Politics

    House Majority Whip James Clyburn said Trump will likely face an impeachment vote by Wednesday.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    A second Republican senator is calling for Trump’s resignationA second Republican senator is calling for Trump’s resignation
    Politics

    Sen. Pat Toomey calls for the president’s resignation.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Mike Pence will attend Biden’s inauguration. Trump will not.Mike Pence will attend Biden’s inauguration. Trump will not.
    Politics

    Biden has said he would “be honored” to have Pence attend.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Trump pressured Georgia’s lead election investigator to look into voting “dishonesty”Trump pressured Georgia’s lead election investigator to look into voting “dishonesty”
    Politics

    The former president encouraged the election official to investigate ballots in Fulton County, according to a Washington Post report.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Lisa Murkowski says she might leave the GOP — but “absolutely” won’t join the DemocratsLisa Murkowski says she might leave the GOP — but “absolutely” won’t join the Democrats
    Politics

    The Alaska senator clarified after hinting that she’d leave the Republican Party if Trump remains party leader.

    By Katelyn Burns