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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

    Politics
    The fight for voting rights is personal for Rep. Terri SewellThe fight for voting rights is personal for Rep. Terri Sewell
    Politics

    “Our history of voter suppression has come right back around.”

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    This Democrat thinks voting rights should be one of the House’s first big priorities in JanuaryThis Democrat thinks voting rights should be one of the House’s first big priorities in January
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    Rep. Terri Sewell is introducing a bill to restore the Voting Rights Act.

    By Ella Nilsen
    archives
    Vox Sentences: Great BrexpectationsVox Sentences: Great Brexpectations
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    Theresa May reschedules a critical vote on Brexit; alleged Russian spy Maria Butina has made a plea deal with federal prosecutors.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    The 2018 midterms had the highest turnout since before World War IThe 2018 midterms had the highest turnout since before World War I
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    How Trump made political engagement great again.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Nancy Pelosi’s opponents want term limits for House committee chairs. She might be open to it.Nancy Pelosi’s opponents want term limits for House committee chairs. She might be open to it.
    Politics

    Why term limits could become the next big fight within the House Democratic caucus.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Barbara Lee is a progressive icon in the House — and she’s about to join Democratic leadershipBarbara Lee is a progressive icon in the House — and she’s about to join Democratic leadership
    Politics

    Nancy Pelosi has created a third co-chair of the Steering and Policy Committee, and named Lee to fill the position.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Progressives in Congress could be the Tea Party of the leftProgressives in Congress could be the Tea Party of the left
    Politics

    But do they want to be?

    By Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Rep. Cheri Bustos is the new face of the DCCCRep. Cheri Bustos is the new face of the DCCC
    Politics

    Bustos will focus her attention on Middle America ahead of 2020.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    As Nancy Pelosi prepares to make her speakership official, her opponents want to know her exit strategyAs Nancy Pelosi prepares to make her speakership official, her opponents want to know her exit strategy
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    Thirty-two Democrats voted against Pelosi for speaker. Can she do anything to change their minds?

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Here are the House Democrats who oppose Nancy Pelosi for speakerHere are the House Democrats who oppose Nancy Pelosi for speaker
    Politics

    The list has changed in recent weeks.

    By Ella Nilsen