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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Politics
    Donald Trump is paying $21 million to students he allegedly defrauded at his fake universityDonald Trump is paying $21 million to students he allegedly defrauded at his fake university
    Politics

    The president-elect who brags about never settling just settled the Trump University lawsuit.

    By Libby Nelson
    Hillary Clinton
    “We have work to do”: Hillary Clinton’s first speech since her concession was a call to action“We have work to do”: Hillary Clinton’s first speech since her concession was a call to action
    Hillary Clinton

    She told the audience not to let their disappointment discourage them.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    We read all 20 National Book Award nominees for 2016. Here’s what we thought.We read all 20 National Book Award nominees for 2016. Here’s what we thought.
    Culture

    The National Book Award winners are announced tonight. Here’s your cheat sheet.

    By Genevieve Koski, Susannah Locke and 6 more
    Politics
    Donald Trump seems to be stunningly ignorant about what a president actually doesDonald Trump seems to be stunningly ignorant about what a president actually does
    Politics

    And it makes his advisers even more important.

    By Libby Nelson
    Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton’s concession speech: what time she’s speaking and how to watch liveHillary Clinton’s concession speech: what time she’s speaking and how to watch live
    Play
    Hillary Clinton

    It’s her first public statement since Donald Trump officially won.

    By Libby Nelson
    Hillary Clinton concedes, telling “little girls … you are valuable and powerful”
    Play
    2016 Presidential Election
    One tweet that explains why Donald Trump is shockingly close to winningOne tweet that explains why Donald Trump is shockingly close to winning
    2016 Presidential Election

    The white working class is voting like other minority groups.

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    Donald Trump wins Florida, a must-win state for his campaignDonald Trump wins Florida, a must-win state for his campaign
    2016 Presidential Election

    The state is key to Trump’s hopes for the White House.

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    President-elect Donald Trump is suddenly a real possibilityPresident-elect Donald Trump is suddenly a real possibility
    2016 Presidential Election

    Clinton’s firewall is holding. But Trump’s path to victory is open.

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    What “I Voted” stickers look like across AmericaWhat “I Voted” stickers look like across America
    2016 Presidential Election

    From blue corgis in New Orleans to Yupik in Alaska.

    By Libby Nelson

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