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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    A taxonomy of Donald Trump’s most reliable debate tactics
    Donald Trump

    His reality TV playbook failed him at the first debate.

    By Libby Nelson
    Drudge hints Hurricane Matthew is a liberal conspiracy. That’s not just stupid — it’s dangerous.
    Politics

    No, the government is not telling you to evacuate to make climate change seem more serious.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Fox News fit an impressive number of offensive Asian stereotypes into 5 minutesFox News fit an impressive number of offensive Asian stereotypes into 5 minutes
    Politics

    Confusing China and Japan is apparently still hilarious to some people.

    By Libby Nelson
    7 criticisms of Trump that Mike Pence refused to answer
    Politics

    You might see some of these moments again in a campaign ad.

    By Libby Nelson
    Donald Trump
    Was Donald Trump’s The Apprentice the definition of a hostile work environment?Was Donald Trump’s The Apprentice the definition of a hostile work environment?
    Donald Trump

    He was the gross boss every woman wants to avoid.

    By Libby Nelson
    Why Donald Trump can’t stop feuding with Alicia Machado, explained
    2016 Presidential Election

    Getting attention made Trump successful — but picking on the less powerful now makes him seem scary.

    By Libby Nelson
    Donald Trump’s nasty, false tweetstorm against Alicia Machado proves how easy he is to bait
    Politics

    He started tweeting about the former Miss Universe just after 5 am.

    By Libby Nelson
    Life
    Ladislao José Biro invented a “miraculous” pen and changed the way we writeLadislao José Biro invented a “miraculous” pen and changed the way we write
    Life

    He fled persecution in Eastern Europe with the plans for a ballpoint pen in his briefcase.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Why the Anti-Defamation League just put the Pepe the Frog meme on its hate symbols listWhy the Anti-Defamation League just put the Pepe the Frog meme on its hate symbols list
    Politics

    The Anti-Defamation League makes it official.

    By Libby Nelson
    Hillary Clinton’s 7 subtle and not-so-subtle tricks for baiting Donald Trump
    Hillary Clinton

    She got under his skin. His reaction proved her point.

    By Libby Nelson

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