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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Criminal Justice
    The US once had more than 130 hijackings in 4 years. Here’s why they finally stopped.The US once had more than 130 hijackings in 4 years. Here’s why they finally stopped.
    Criminal Justice

    The EgyptAir hijacking was straight out of the late 1960s.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Public sector unions just avoided a huge defeat at the Supreme CourtPublic sector unions just avoided a huge defeat at the Supreme Court
    Politics

    If Antonin Scalia were alive, things could have turned out very differently.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    “America is the place where you can’t afford completely crazy politics”: Why Obama is worried about 2016“America is the place where you can’t afford completely crazy politics”: Why Obama is worried about 2016
    Politics

    He gave a scathing speech saying that Trump’s campaign “tarnishes America’s brand.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    3 in 4 Americans think there will be a terrorist attack in the US in the next year3 in 4 Americans think there will be a terrorist attack in the US in the next year
    Politics

    A new poll shows the effect of the Brussels attacks.

    By Libby Nelson
    World Politics
    A striking and rare US tribute to the victims of Pakistan’s terrorist attack SundayA striking and rare US tribute to the victims of Pakistan’s terrorist attack Sunday
    World Politics

    This is what it looks like to mourn victims in Lahore like those in Brussels.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    A publisher once told J.K. Rowling her books wouldn’t be a “commercial success”A publisher once told J.K. Rowling her books wouldn’t be a “commercial success”
    Culture

    She’s tweeting the rejection letter.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    #MyMuslimNeighborhood: Muslims’ moving response to Ted Cruz#MyMuslimNeighborhood: Muslims’ moving response to Ted Cruz
    Politics

    A funny, powerful answer to the idea that a “Muslim neighborhood” in America is a dangerous place.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    This heartwarming video explains a big problem for millions of college studentsThis heartwarming video explains a big problem for millions of college students
    Politics

    A professor holding a baby for an entire class is cute. But getting reliable child care is a serious hurdle for the 26 percent of college students with kids of their own.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Watch President Obama dance the tango in ArgentinaWatch President Obama dance the tango in Argentina
    Politics

    Michelle Obama danced too!

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    The Americans makes the case for and against Pastor TimThe Americans makes the case for and against Pastor Tim
    Culture

    This show is like Modern Family, but with more people murdering each other with their bare hands.

    By Emily St. James, Libby Nelson and 1 more