Makena Kelly
Senior Writer, Tech and Politics
Makena Kelly is a senior writer at WIRED focused on the intersection of politics, power, and technology. She was previously at The Verge, CQ Roll Call, and the Lincoln Journal Star. Makena graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Send tips to [email protected].
WIRED Politics Lab
The ‘Contentification’ of Trump Policy
WIRED Politics Lab
The Who's Who of MAGA Influencers You Should Know About by Now
Clock's Ticking
Trump Signs Executive Order Saving TikTok for 75 Days
Inauguration Weekend
MAGA Influencers Take Their Victory Lap, With Big Tech Picking Up the Tab
TikTok Ban
US Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Law
WIRED Politics Lab
TikTok Hadn't Even Been Banned Before the Backlash Started
clock's ticking
The TikTok Ban Is More Likely Than Ever
Consumer Protection
The Government Wants to Protect Robux From Hackers
WIRED Politics Lab
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Year in Review
The Year Democrats Lost the Internet
Year in Review
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WIRED Politics Lab
What Internet Fandoms and Communities Can Tell Us About 2025
