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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Politics
    Dallas shooting kills multiple police officers: what we knowDallas shooting kills multiple police officers: what we know
    Politics

    The protest was almost entirely peaceful. Then, gunfire.

    By German Lopez, Jennifer Williams and 1 more
    Criminal Justice
    Dallas police chief: shooting suspect “wanted to kill white people, especially white officers”Dallas police chief: shooting suspect “wanted to kill white people, especially white officers”
    Criminal Justice

    The suspect wasn’t affiliated with any groups, according to police.

    By Libby Nelson
    Criminal Justice
    The Dallas police circulated an innocent man’s photo to millions after the shootingsThe Dallas police circulated an innocent man’s photo to millions after the shootings
    Criminal Justice

    The tweet still hasn’t been taken down.

    By Libby Nelson
    archives
    5 questions every citizen should ask about police accountability5 questions every citizen should ask about police accountability
    archives

    These 5 questions can help hold police accountable.

    By Libby Nelson
    “They took his life for no reason”: Philando Castile’s girlfriend’s emotional press conference
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    Politics
    Hillary Clinton borrowed Bernie Sanders’s big idea on college costsHillary Clinton borrowed Bernie Sanders’s big idea on college costs
    Politics

    Her new proposal shows the impact of Sanders’s candidacy on the party.

    By Libby Nelson
    Donald Trump’s plan for fighting terrorists: act like Saddam Hussein
    Politics

    “He killed terrorists. He did that so good. They didn’t read them the rights.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton wrote a heartfelt note about feminist spaces for the Toast’s last dayHillary Clinton wrote a heartfelt note about feminist spaces for the Toast’s last day
    Politics

    “Keep giving them hell.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Syria
    How Canada is putting the world to shame on Syrian refugees, in one paragraphHow Canada is putting the world to shame on Syrian refugees, in one paragraph
    Syria

    “An angry mob of do-gooders.” Happy Canada Day!

    By Libby Nelson
    Serial’s Adnan Syed is getting a new trial — on his absolute last chance to appeal
    Culture

    He’ll get an opportunity to prove his innocence in the 1999 death of his ex-girlfriend.

    By Libby Nelson

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