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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    We read all 25 National Book Award finalists for 2018. Here’s what we thought.
    Culture

    The Vox staff reviews all the winners and finalists in each of five categories: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young people’s literature.

    By Nisha Chittal, Trevor Barnes and 17 more
    Politics
    Democrat Laura Kelly wins in Kansas, defeating Kris KobachDemocrat Laura Kelly wins in Kansas, defeating Kris Kobach
    Politics

    The legacy of former Gov. Sam Brownback proved too toxic for Kobach to overcome.

    By Libby Nelson
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    Vox Sentences: Kavanaugh’s accuser comes forwardVox Sentences: Kavanaugh’s accuser comes forward
    archives

    Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser comes forward; the year’s most powerful storm lands in Southeast Asia.

    By Jennie Neufeld and Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Julia Salazar overcomes controversy to notch another victory for democratic socialistsJulia Salazar overcomes controversy to notch another victory for democratic socialists
    Politics

    She’ll be headed to the New York State Senate after toppling a long-serving incumbent in her Brooklyn district.

    By Zack Beauchamp and Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Read the full transcript of Obama’s fiery anti-Trump speechRead the full transcript of Obama’s fiery anti-Trump speech
    Politics

    “This is not normal.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Trump sure sounds like he’s thinking about whether to pardon Paul ManafortTrump sure sounds like he’s thinking about whether to pardon Paul Manafort
    Politics

    He’s making the case the prosecution was politically motivated.

    By Libby Nelson
    archives
    Vox Sentences: The Trump administration is not down with CPPVox Sentences: The Trump administration is not down with CPP
    archives

    The Trump administration releases a new plan on climate change; women activists in Saudi Arabia face the death penalty.

    By Jennie Neufeld and Libby Nelson
    archives
    Vox Sentences: Trump’s lawyer pleads guilty, Trump’s campaign manager found guiltyVox Sentences: Trump’s lawyer pleads guilty, Trump’s campaign manager found guilty
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    Cohen pleads, Manafort’s sentenced; the “last ice area” is no more.

    By Jennie Neufeld and Libby Nelson
    Politics
    The 11 juiciest anecdotes from Omarosa’s gossipy Trump tell-allThe 11 juiciest anecdotes from Omarosa’s gossipy Trump tell-all
    Politics

    The former Apprentice contestant claims that Trump implied Harriet Tubman was ugly and once ate a note from Michael Cohen.

    By Emily Stewart, Andrew Prokop and 2 more
    Politics
    Kansas primary recount rules, explainedKansas primary recount rules, explained
    Politics

    Kris Kobach leads by just 191 votes.

    By Jen Kirby and Libby Nelson