Brigid Kennedy
Brigid Kennedy worked at The Week from 2021 to 2023 as a staff writer, junior editor and then story editor, with an interest in U.S. politics, the economy and the music industry. She graduated from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in 2018 with dual degrees in television, radio, film and marketing. She enjoys reading, going to the movies, trying new restaurants and creating impossibly niche music playlists. She lives in New York City.
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Zelensky: 'We need to wait' before launching crucial counteroffensive
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E. Jean Carroll feels 'fantastic' after Trump verdict: 'The happiest day of my life'
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Rep. Colin Allred: A deeper look at the man hoping to unseat Ted Cruz
Why Everyone’s Talking About 'We don't have to be embarrassed by our senator'
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10 modest proposals to prevent gun violence in America
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Trump asks for mistrial in E. Jean Carroll suit, citing bias from judge
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John Mulaney's Baby J, in review
The Week Recommends Is the beloved-but-embattled comic's latest special an incising departure or more of the same?
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South Korea's Yoon performs 'American Pie' at White House dinner
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Is Elon Musk steering Tesla into a ditch?
Today's Big Question The billionaire CEO's strategic price cuts are just the latest headache for investors
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What's going on with Bed Bath & Beyond?
Speed Read The end is nigh for the big-box chain
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Why is Trump walloping DeSantis?
Today's Big Question The Florida governor was supposed to stop the former president in his tracks
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Is Coachella worth it?
Talking Point How much are you willing to pay, how far are you willing to walk, and how long are you willing to stand?
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What a patriotism poll says about America's changing values
Talking Point Is there really a major drop in U.S. patriotism? Does it matter?
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Rand Paul staffer hospitalized with 'life-threatening injuries' after D.C. stabbing
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Is the era of remote work over?
Talking Point The future of work-from-home is going to vary wildly from industry to industry
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6 killed in school shooting in Nashville
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Lebanon to reverse chaotic daylight savings change this week, prime minister says
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11 upcoming albums to spice up your spring
Speed Read Those April showers and May flowers aren't going to soundtrack themselves
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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, in review
The Week Recommends What the critics are saying about the tour's opening performance
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Stormy Daniels and the Trump hush-money case
Why Everyone’s Talking About A look at the life of the porn star at the center of a presidential scandal
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Potentially deadly fungus rapidly spreading in hospitals and health facilities, CDC says
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Nearly 200 banks at risk of SVB-type collapse, study finds
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The week's best photojournalism
In Pictures An ambitious sea turtle, a pool left cliffside, and more
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The Silicon Valley Bank blame game
Speed Read The finger-pointing has begun. But what's really to blame for the crisis roiling America's banking system?
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A song made by Jan. 6 prisoners featuring Trump has hit No. 1 on iTunes
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