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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

    Politics
    Warren and Biden release new campaign finance reform plans before the Democratic debateWarren and Biden release new campaign finance reform plans before the Democratic debate
    Politics

    The candidates are putting a spotlight on campaign finance.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    The week ahead in impeachment, briefly explainedThe week ahead in impeachment, briefly explained
    Politics

    Subpoenas, depositions, and Gordon Sondland: Here’s Democrats impeachment to-do list this week.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Explainers
    LGBTQ rights hang in the balance at the Supreme Court. Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg just released plans to defend them.LGBTQ rights hang in the balance at the Supreme Court. Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg just released plans to defend them.
    Explainers

    The plans include major anti-discrimination legislation but not a promise to decriminalize sex work.

    By Anna North and Ella Nilsen
    9 things everyone should know about the impeachment process
    Explainers

    The next steps in an impeachment inquiry, explained.

    By Li Zhou, Ella Nilsen and 1 more
    Politics
    The White House argues the impeachment inquiry is “constitutionally invalid.” They’re wrong.The White House argues the impeachment inquiry is “constitutionally invalid.” They’re wrong.
    Politics

    The White House letter refusing to comply with impeachment makes a dubious legal argument.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Read: The White House letter refusing to comply with Democrats’ impeachment inquiryRead: The White House letter refusing to comply with Democrats’ impeachment inquiry
    Politics

    The White House just announced it won’t participate in Democrats’ impeachment inquiry.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Democrats see an upside to Trump stonewalling their impeachment inquiryDemocrats see an upside to Trump stonewalling their impeachment inquiry
    Politics

    They argue it looks like obstruction.

    By Alex Ward and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders takes aim at the DNC with his new anti-corruption planBernie Sanders takes aim at the DNC with his new anti-corruption plan
    Politics

    Sanders wants to curb the influence of millionaires and billionaires in Democratic Party politics.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Elizabeth Warren’s first priority as president: ending government corruptionElizabeth Warren’s first priority as president: ending government corruption
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    Warren’s bold plan to crack down on corruption in Washington, explained.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Poll: A majority of Democratic and Republican voters want tougher Wall Street regulationsPoll: A majority of Democratic and Republican voters want tougher Wall Street regulations
    Politics

    Democrats and Republican voters alike want the government to make Wall Street clean up its act.

    By Ella Nilsen