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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Sports
    How to watch Usain Bolt’s Olympics races in RioHow to watch Usain Bolt’s Olympics races in Rio
    Sports

    Bolt’s attempt to win three more gold medals starts Saturday.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    The diving pool at the Olympics is closed after turning green. Here’s what happened.The diving pool at the Olympics is closed after turning green. Here’s what happened.
    Culture

    The official word: “The water tanks ran out of some of the chemicals used in the water treatment process.”

    By Brian Resnick and Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Clinton just proposed more policies in one speech than Trump has in the entire campaignClinton just proposed more policies in one speech than Trump has in the entire campaign
    Politics

    Her core message was that she has plans and Trump doesn’t.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    Talking Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, from Scorpius Malfoy to failed Bechdel testsTalking Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, from Scorpius Malfoy to failed Bechdel tests
    Culture

    The book has its flaws, but it’s the first step to creating a universe out of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world.

    By Constance Grady, Aja Romano and 2 more
    Ivanka Trump’s fingerprints are all over Donald Trump’s new child care plan
    Politics

    And it would mostly help Ivanka’s target audience.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Ivanka Trump, explainedIvanka Trump, explained
    Politics

    Ivanka isn’t just Donald Trump’s daughter — she’s also one of his most trusted advisers.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    Rio Olympics 2016 opening ceremony: time, how to watch, live stream, and what to expectRio Olympics 2016 opening ceremony: time, how to watch, live stream, and what to expect
    Play
    Culture

    The Rio Olympics opening ceremonies get underway at 7 pm Eastern today.

    By Tara Golshan and Libby Nelson
    World Politics
    Why everyone thinks the Rio Olympics are going to be a disasterWhy everyone thinks the Rio Olympics are going to be a disaster
    That tweet where a Missouri politician retracted accusations of sex slavery, explained
    Politics

    Yes, this really happened.

    By Libby Nelson
    Public defenders in Missouri are so overworked, they assigned the governor a case
    Politics

    It isn’t just a problem in Missouri.

    By Libby Nelson

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