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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Politics
    Supreme Court rules Virginia lawmakers didn’t have the right to appeal redistrictingSupreme Court rules Virginia lawmakers didn’t have the right to appeal redistricting
    Politics

    The decision in Wittman v. Personhuballah means the court-drawn boundaries of a Virginia congressional district stand.

    By Libby Nelson
    World Politics
    Read: a scathing manifesto from 17 French women politicians sick of sexual harassmentRead: a scathing manifesto from 17 French women politicians sick of sexual harassment
    World Politics

    “Enough. Impunity is over. We will no longer be silent.”

    By Libby Nelson
    The Americans season 4, episode 10: “Munchkins” hears the sound of approaching doom
    Culture
    By Emily St. James, Caroline Framke and 1 more
    Watch the rapid evolution of the American diet over 40 years, in one GIF
    Life

    We eat less iceberg lettuce and more kale. And we put cheese on everything.

    By Libby Nelson
    Gender
    Can Ivanka Trump sell workplace feminism while defending her dad on sexual harassment?Can Ivanka Trump sell workplace feminism while defending her dad on sexual harassment?
    This term’s 7 most important Supreme Court cases, explained
    Politics

    Affirmative action, immigration, abortion, and other topics SCOTUS will weigh this spring

    By German Lopez, Libby Nelson and 4 more
    Politics
    Trump’s campaign just got support from one of the Republican Party’s biggest donorsTrump’s campaign just got support from one of the Republican Party’s biggest donors
    Politics

    Sheldon Adelson says it’s time to fall in line.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    The Americans fills with apocalyptic dread in “The Day After”The Americans fills with apocalyptic dread in “The Day After”
    Culture

    The famous TV movie serves as the centerpiece for a quieter installment.

    By Emily St. James, Caroline Framke and 1 more
    Politics
    Trump: “I have a mandate from the people”Trump: “I have a mandate from the people”
    Politics

    He refuses to change his style: “People like the way I’m doing.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Life
    Worrying over kids playing with phones and tablets is just another way to shame mothersWorrying over kids playing with phones and tablets is just another way to shame mothers
    Life

    “We can give ourselves permission to make use of these tools without feeling like we’re horrible.”

    By Libby Nelson

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