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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Politics
    The 4 Democrats who defected from their party on impeachmentThe 4 Democrats who defected from their party on impeachment
    Politics

    Tulsi Gabbard voted “present.”

    By Libby Nelson
    archives
    Vox Sentences: The dam breaks on impeachmentVox Sentences: The dam breaks on impeachment
    archives

    House Democrats start an impeachment inquiry; Puerto Rico prepares for another tropical storm after avoiding an earthquake.

    By Stavros Agorakis and Libby Nelson
    Culture
    Decoding the book of the summer, Fleishman Is in TroubleDecoding the book of the summer, Fleishman Is in Trouble
    Culture

    Our panel debates Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s debut novel, from dating apps to Presidentrix.

    By Constance Grady, Libby Nelson and 3 more
    Politics
    E. Jean Carroll joins at least 21 other women in publicly accusing Trump of sexual assault or misconductE. Jean Carroll joins at least 21 other women in publicly accusing Trump of sexual assault or misconduct
    Politics

    The accusations range from rape to unwanted kissing and groping.

    By Libby Nelson and Laura McGann
    Politics
    The fight over the 2020 census citizenship question, explainedThe fight over the 2020 census citizenship question, explained
    Politics

    The battle over a simple question involves both Congress and the Supreme Court. And the stakes are high.

    By Libby Nelson and Dara Lind
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Joe Biden’s plan to triple spending on low-income schools, explainedJoe Biden’s plan to triple spending on low-income schools, explained
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    Biden’s education plan suggests he’s breaking with Obama’s legacy.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    3 winners and 3 losers from CNN’s marathon Democratic presidential town hall3 winners and 3 losers from CNN’s marathon Democratic presidential town hall
    Politics

    A great night for the progressive movement — and Harvard.

    By Zack Beauchamp, Tara Golshan and 1 more
    archives
    Vox Sentences: Brooklynites’ choice: a vaccine or a fineVox Sentences: Brooklynites’ choice: a vaccine or a fine
    archives

    New York declares measles outbreak a public health emergency; Trump wants the Department of Homeland Security to crack down on immigration.

    By Catherine Kim and Libby Nelson
    Politics
    The real college admissions scandal is what’s legalThe real college admissions scandal is what’s legal
    Politics

    The fraud only worked because the whole system is corrupt.

    By Libby Nelson
    archives
    Groundhog Day 2019: Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast is inGroundhog Day 2019: Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast is in
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    Spring is coming early!

    By Amanda Sakuma and Libby Nelson