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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Donald Trump’s birther speech is a commercial for his new hotel
    Politics

    That strategy when you want to renounce a racist conspiracy theory, but also announce your hotel is open for business.

    By Libby Nelson
    It’s time for Ivanka Trump to stop pretending she’s above the political fray
    Politics

    Can Ivanka Trump have it all? No. She can’t.

    By Libby Nelson
    Donald Trump just made this newspaper break a 100-year tradition of endorsing Republicans
    Politics

    The New Hampshire Union Leader can’t hold its nose and tell readers to vote for Trump.

    By Libby Nelson
    The toughest Ivanka Trump interview yet has come from Cosmo
    Politics

    She had to answer real questions, and she didn’t like it.

    By Libby Nelson
    Trump’s team claims Clinton has no child care policy. It’s been on her website for a year.
    Politics

    It’s his weirdest lie about Clinton yet.

    By Libby Nelson
    Donald Trump’s plan to fund a paid family leave program is totally absurd
    Politics

    The Republican nominee really can’t be bothered with policy details.

    By Libby Nelson
    Lindsey Graham once made a comment very similar to the one that got Hillary Clinton into trouble
    Politics

    During the primaries, Graham knew where Donald Trump’s support was coming from.

    By Libby Nelson
    Bill Clinton’s $18 million job as “honorary chancellor” of a for-profit college chain, explained
    Politics

    Laureate Education has a better reputation than most for-profits, at least.

    By Libby Nelson
    Technology
    Apple Watch: Apple found the perfect sales pitch for runners like meApple Watch: Apple found the perfect sales pitch for runners like me
    Technology

    Apple finally figured out what the watch is for.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    The Dallas Morning News just endorsed a Democrat for president for the first time since 1940The Dallas Morning News just endorsed a Democrat for president for the first time since 1940
    Politics

    And it might actually matter for Clinton.

    By Libby Nelson