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Katelyn Burns

Katelyn Burns

Former PT Political Writer

    Latest articles by Katelyn Burns

    Politics
    George Floyd was remembered by family, activists, and politicians at his funeral in HoustonGeorge Floyd was remembered by family, activists, and politicians at his funeral in Houston
    Politics

    He’ll be buried Tuesday next to his mom, whom he called out for in his final moments.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Trump tweeted a conspiracy theory that an elderly man knocked over by police is “antifa provocateur”Trump tweeted a conspiracy theory that an elderly man knocked over by police is “antifa provocateur”
    Politics

    Martin Gugino is still in critical condition as the president tweets wildly unfounded claims about the man’s run-in with police.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    As the country reopens, black workers are getting left behindAs the country reopens, black workers are getting left behind
    Politics

    Despite an overall drop, the black unemployment rate went up in May.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Cities and states are barring police from using chokeholds and tear gasCities and states are barring police from using chokeholds and tear gas
    Politics

    Elected officials are banning police chokeholds and the use of tear gas.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Joe Biden now has the delegates needed to clinch the Democratic nominationJoe Biden now has the delegates needed to clinch the Democratic nomination
    Politics

    He’ll officially become the party’s presidential nominee at the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in August.

    By Katelyn Burns
    LGBTQ
    A brutal video shows a black trans woman getting beat up by dozens of menA brutal video shows a black trans woman getting beat up by dozens of men
    LGBTQ

    A video posted to Iyanna Dior’s Facebook page said she’s okay, with some swelling and bruises.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Trump’s latest tweets are from an alternate reality where the protests are out of controlTrump’s latest tweets are from an alternate reality where the protests are out of control
    Politics

    The president portrayed the protests as violent to justify his militarized response while also attacking Biden for being too tough on crime.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Live results for the June 2 primaries
    Politics

    Several states are holding primaries on Tuesday. Here are the races to watch.

    By Ella Nilsen, Katelyn Burns and 3 more
    Politics
    2 primary races to watch in Indiana2 primary races to watch in Indiana
    Politics

    There are two massive 20-candidate races for two open congressional seats in Indiana.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    6 Atlanta officers have been charged in violent tasing incident6 Atlanta officers have been charged in violent tasing incident
    Politics

    A 22-year-old student was left with a fractured arm and needed 20 stitches from the encounter, according to his attorney.

    By Katelyn Burns