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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Culture
    The Americans puts everybody under pressure in another tense outingThe Americans puts everybody under pressure in another tense outing
    Culture

    From Philip and Elizabeth to Martha and Stan, all of the characters are feeling the heat.

    By Libby Nelson, Caroline Framke and 1 more
    Politics
    Why the Verizon strike is the perfect economic morality play for Bernie SandersWhy the Verizon strike is the perfect economic morality play for Bernie Sanders
    Politics

    “This is just another major American corporation trying to destroy the lives of working Americans!” Sanders said at a Brooklyn rally.

    By Libby Nelson
    Life
    The economic case for waiting in line on Free Cone DayThe economic case for waiting in line on Free Cone Day
    Life

    Why standing in line for something cheap isn’t always a terrible decision.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Equal Pay Day: the most unequal jobs in AmericaEqual Pay Day: the most unequal jobs in America
    Politics

    The finance sector pays.

    By Libby Nelson
    Life
    The very good reason taxes are due on April 18, not April 15, this yearThe very good reason taxes are due on April 18, not April 15, this year
    Life

    Washington, DC, is celebrating the end of slavery.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    A top expert on tax havens explains why the Panama Papers barely scratch the surfaceA top expert on tax havens explains why the Panama Papers barely scratch the surface
    Politics

    8 percent of the world’s wealth is in tax havens.

    By Libby Nelson
    Religion
    9 things to know from Pope Francis’s big statement on the Catholic Church and marriage9 things to know from Pope Francis’s big statement on the Catholic Church and marriage
    Religion

    He emphasizes changes in tone more than changes in policy.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    At least 9.6 million Americans are still struggling with student loansAt least 9.6 million Americans are still struggling with student loans
    Politics

    The student loan crisis is worse than the official numbers capture.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    One of the best Americans episodes ever concludes with a dark but inevitable turnOne of the best Americans episodes ever concludes with a dark but inevitable turn
    Culture

    Major, major spoilers follow.

    By Emily St. James, Caroline Framke and 1 more
    Politics
    Results for Tuesday’s Wisconsin primariesResults for Tuesday’s Wisconsin primaries
    Politics

    It’s a close race for both parties. Polls closed at 9 p.m. Eastern time.

    By Libby Nelson and Andrew Prokop

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