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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Transportation
    “This is our reality”: what an honest mass transit response to delays looks like“This is our reality”: what an honest mass transit response to delays looks like
    Transportation

    What an honest response to mass transit delays looks like.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Ted Cruz’s newest adviser: anti-Islam conspiracy theorist Frank GaffneyTed Cruz’s newest adviser: anti-Islam conspiracy theorist Frank Gaffney
    Politics

    The man behind Donald Trump’s Muslim ban is on Ted Cruz’s list of trusted experts.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    In The Americans’ season premiere, bad decisions create even worse consequencesIn The Americans’ season premiere, bad decisions create even worse consequences
    Culture

    Three of our writers discuss an exciting, despairing return episode.

    By Libby Nelson, Caroline Framke and 1 more
    Politics
    Why political scientists think Merrick Garland is more liberal than lawyers doWhy political scientists think Merrick Garland is more liberal than lawyers do
    Politics

    Would he be the Court’s new centrist? Or is he to the left of Elena Kagan?

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Obama picks Kansas to win it all during March MadnessObama picks Kansas to win it all during March Madness
    Politics

    But his record of picking winners isn’t great.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Results from today’s primaries in Ohio, Florida, and 3 other big statesResults from today’s primaries in Ohio, Florida, and 3 other big states
    Politics

    Donald Trump has won Florida.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Five big states voted in today’s primaries. Here are the results so far.Five big states voted in today’s primaries. Here are the results so far.
    Play
    Politics

    Donald Trump won the giant prize of Florida.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Donald Trump wins big in Marco Rubio’s home state of FloridaDonald Trump wins big in Marco Rubio’s home state of Florida
    Play
    Politics

    It’s the ultimate blow to Rubio’s campaign.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    EPA email: “I’m not so sure Flint is the community we want to go out on a limb for”EPA email: “I’m not so sure Flint is the community we want to go out on a limb for”
    Play
    Politics

    They didn’t think leaders could be trusted to spend federal money wisely.

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    How to make sense of the results in Tuesday’s Republican primariesHow to make sense of the results in Tuesday’s Republican primaries
    2016 Presidential Election

    It could be a big night for Trump, or a big night for his rivals.

    By Libby Nelson

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