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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    A suicide in a school. A bullet on campus. Are these “school shootings”?A suicide in a school. A bullet on campus. Are these “school shootings”?
    Politics

    There’s no neat definition, but they can leave scars.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    The Florida legislature’s push to arm school personnel, explainedThe Florida legislature’s push to arm school personnel, explained
    Politics

    Now teachers can’t participate in the “school marshal” program. But counselors and coaches can.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Walmart raises the minimum age to buy firearms to 21Walmart raises the minimum age to buy firearms to 21
    Politics

    The shift comes on the heels of Dick’s Sporting Goods’ announcement to do the same.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Mueller is reportedly investigating Trump’s threats to fire Jeff SessionsMueller is reportedly investigating Trump’s threats to fire Jeff Sessions
    Politics

    The president’s public bashing might factor into the obstruction of justice probe.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Hope Hicks, one of Trump’s closest aides, is resigningHope Hicks, one of Trump’s closest aides, is resigning
    Politics

    Her departure comes after a tumultuous few weeks in the White House.

    By Jen Kirby
    archives
    Mueller is reportedly interested in Trump’s Russia business dealingsMueller is reportedly interested in Trump’s Russia business dealings
    archives

    The special counsel is said to be asking questions about a 2013 Moscow trip.

    By Jen Kirby
    Technology
    Report: Russia probed at least 7 states’ voter systems before the 2016 electionReport: Russia probed at least 7 states’ voter systems before the 2016 election
    Technology

    Federal and state officials say there is no evidence votes were changed.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump says he would run into Parkland high school “even if I didn’t have a weapon”Trump says he would run into Parkland high school “even if I didn’t have a weapon”
    Politics

    It’s not the first time he’s suggested gun violence could be stopped by a would-be action hero: himself.

    By Jen Kirby
    Culture
    Parkland teens are calling out critics on social mediaParkland teens are calling out critics on social media
    Culture

    A backlash from gun rights advocates and conspiracy theorists hasn’t cowed these activists.

    By Jen Kirby
    Culture
    Ryan Seacrest’s former stylist says he harassed and assaulted her over several yearsRyan Seacrest’s former stylist says he harassed and assaulted her over several years
    Culture

    She spoke to Variety about the allegations.

    By Jen Kirby