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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

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    Vox Sentences: Schultz stirs up a Venti-size debateVox Sentences: Schultz stirs up a Venti-size debate
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    Howard Schultz tests the political waters; European nations form a company that could trade with Iran.

    By Nicole Fallert and Libby Nelson
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    Vox Sentences: House Democrats are down with NDPVox Sentences: House Democrats are down with NDP
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    A new Congress is sworn in; China’s economy slows down.

    By Libby Nelson
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    Vox Sentences: A shutdown for ChristmasVox Sentences: A shutdown for Christmas
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    A government shutdown for the holidays; an election postponed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    By Jen Kirby, German Lopez and 1 more
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    Vox Sentences: Mad Dog gets angryVox Sentences: Mad Dog gets angry
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    Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is leaving the Trump administration; Trump’s attorney general nominee has some thoughts on Russia.

    By Jen Kirby and Libby Nelson
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    Vox Sentences: “You sold your country out”Vox Sentences: “You sold your country out”
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    Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn’s sentencing is postponed; the Trump administration’s bump stock ban is final.

    By German Lopez and Libby Nelson
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    Vox Sentences: Soft fascism, firm backlashVox Sentences: Soft fascism, firm backlash
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    A Green Beret’s murder charges; protests in Hungary.

    By Libby Nelson, Dara Lind and 1 more
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    Vox Sentences: Scott Walker’s revengeVox Sentences: Scott Walker’s revenge
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    Wisconsin’s lame-duck session strips the new governor of power; Theresa May comes home from Brussels empty-handed.

    By Libby Nelson
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    Vox Sentences: Will the Boy Scouts go bankrupt?Vox Sentences: Will the Boy Scouts go bankrupt?
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    The Senate votes to withdraw American support from Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen; the Boy Scouts consider bankruptcy.

    By Libby Nelson
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    Vox Sentences: Theresa MaybeVox Sentences: Theresa Maybe
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    At least a little confidence in Theresa May; Michael Cohen gets three years.

    By Libby Nelson
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    Vox Sentences: Trump is still remaking the judiciaryVox Sentences: Trump is still remaking the judiciary
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    Another Trump judicial nominee makes the court; students join France’s Yellow Vest protests.

    By Libby Nelson