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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Donald Trump has the biggest, most impressive unfavorable ratings you’ve ever seen
    Politics

    A stunning 70 percent of Americans don’t like him.

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    Watch Ken Burns insult Donald Trump for 7 minutes straight at Stanford’s commencementWatch Ken Burns insult Donald Trump for 7 minutes straight at Stanford’s commencement
    2016 Presidential Election

    “Infantile,” “bullying,” a “spoiled child,” a “naked emperor” — tell us how you really feel, Ken Burns.

    By Libby Nelson
    The AR-15, the gun behind some of the worst mass shootings in America, explained
    Politics

    The same gun was used in San Bernardino, Newtown, and Aurora.

    By Libby Nelson
    Criminal Justice
    Pulse gay nightclub shooting in Orlando: what we knowPulse gay nightclub shooting in Orlando: what we know
    Criminal Justice

    A gunman opened fire in a gay nightclub in Orlando early Sunday morning, killing almost 50 people.

    By Tara Golshan and Libby Nelson
    LGBTQ
    Clay Aiken makes a chilling point about how Florida fails LGBTQ peopleClay Aiken makes a chilling point about how Florida fails LGBTQ people
    Play
    LGBTQ

    Florida just saw horrific anti-LGBTQ violence — but the state also allows more everyday bigotry.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Donald Trump react to Pulse nightclub shootingHillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Donald Trump react to Pulse nightclub shooting
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    Politics

    “Devastating.” “Horrific.”

    By Libby Nelson, Dara Lind and 1 more
    Criminal Justice
    The Orlando shooting was during Pride Month, which began in response to anti-LBGTQ violenceThe Orlando shooting was during Pride Month, which began in response to anti-LBGTQ violence
    Criminal Justice

    As if it wasn’t already tragic enough.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    The Great British Baking Show comes back July 1. Its timing couldn’t be better.The Great British Baking Show comes back July 1. Its timing couldn’t be better.
    Culture

    During a summer of election invective, there’s nothing better than the show’s celebration of civility, excellence, and soufflés.

    By Libby Nelson
    In one key way, America’s poor have gotten poorer over the past 30 years
    Money

    They’re spending less overall. And more of their budget goes to necessities.

    By Libby Nelson