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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    What you missed in Wednesday night’s intense CNN town hall on gun violenceWhat you missed in Wednesday night’s intense CNN town hall on gun violence
    Politics

    Students delivered tough questions to Marco Rubio. And even the NRA showed up.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump used crib notes at White House listening session on school shootingsTrump used crib notes at White House listening session on school shootings
    Politics

    A photographer captured his talking points.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Parkland shooting survivor Samuel Zeif to Trump: “How did this not stop after Columbine?”Parkland shooting survivor Samuel Zeif to Trump: “How did this not stop after Columbine?”
    Politics

    A Parkland survivor delivers an emotional plea during President Trump’s listening session at the White House.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Texas superintendent threatens 3-day suspension for students who walk out to protest gun lawsTexas superintendent threatens 3-day suspension for students who walk out to protest gun laws
    Politics

    “A school is a place to learn and grow educationally, emotionally and morally. A disruption of the school will not be tolerated.”

    By Jen Kirby
    North Korea
    North Korean officials abruptly canceled meeting with Mike PenceNorth Korean officials abruptly canceled meeting with Mike Pence
    North Korea

    The secret sit-down was supposed to happen during the Olympics.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump tweets support for “strengthening background checks” after Florida shootingTrump tweets support for “strengthening background checks” after Florida shooting
    Politics

    The White House previously said the president was open to bipartisan legislation.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    A week ago, Delaney Tarr was thinking about prom. Now she’s trying to change gun laws.A week ago, Delaney Tarr was thinking about prom. Now she’s trying to change gun laws.
    Politics

    “We are teenagers who have nothing to lose.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Florida shooting survivor explains how his generation can force a change on gunsFlorida shooting survivor explains how his generation can force a change on guns
    Politics

    “The only source of any grieving that I can do at this point is just keep fighting.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    A crisis counselor on the struggle to respond to mass tragediesA crisis counselor on the struggle to respond to mass tragedies
    Politics

    In the wake of the Florida shooting, a chaplain explains how she helps survivors cope.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Deadly Florida school shooting: what we knowDeadly Florida school shooting: what we know
    Politics

    At least 17 people are dead. The 19-year-old suspect is in custody.

    By German Lopez and Jen Kirby