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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Politics
    Trump meant what he said, and his new executive orders prove itTrump meant what he said, and his new executive orders prove it
    Politics

    He should have been taken literally and seriously.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Donald Trump and the emoluments clause, explainedDonald Trump and the emoluments clause, explained
    Politics

    A new lawsuit argues Trump is already in violation of the Constitution. Here’s how.

    By Jeff Stein and Libby Nelson
    Politics
    The new lawsuit accusing Donald Trump of violating the Constitution, explainedThe new lawsuit accusing Donald Trump of violating the Constitution, explained
    Politics

    Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington sued almost as soon as Trump was inaugurated.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Trump’s vision of education begins and ends with schools being badTrump’s vision of education begins and ends with schools being bad
    Politics

    Every recent president criticizes schools. But for Trump, the criticism is seemingly the whole point.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    DC’s local metro system keeps throwing shade at Trump’s inaugurationDC’s local metro system keeps throwing shade at Trump’s inauguration
    Politics

    Apparently, attendance isn’t so hot.

    By German Lopez and Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats wore pro-Obamacare buttons to the inaugurationNancy Pelosi and House Democrats wore pro-Obamacare buttons to the inauguration
    Politics

    They say “#ProtectOurCare.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Obama used Inauguration Day to launch a new websiteObama used Inauguration Day to launch a new website
    Politics
    By Libby Nelson
    Donald Trump
    15 women have now accused Donald Trump of sexual assault15 women have now accused Donald Trump of sexual assault
    Donald Trump

    The latest is a former Miss Finland.

    By Libby Nelson and Emily Crockett
    Education
    Betsy DeVos was asked a basic question about education policy — and couldn’t answerBetsy DeVos was asked a basic question about education policy — and couldn’t answer
    Education

    Al Franken lobbed her a softball. She got tripped up.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Summer Zervos accused Trump of sexual assault — now she’s suing him for calling her a liarSummer Zervos accused Trump of sexual assault — now she’s suing him for calling her a liar
    Politics

    She filed a lawsuit three days before Inauguration Day.

    By Libby Nelson

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