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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Politics
    “The greatest human right of all”: why Australia’s former leader confiscated 650,000 guns“The greatest human right of all”: why Australia’s former leader confiscated 650,000 guns
    Politics

    After a massacre killed 35 people, Australia took action.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Watch: Trump supporter yells “Go to fucking Auschwitz” at protestersWatch: Trump supporter yells “Go to fucking Auschwitz” at protesters
    Politics

    It’s come to this.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Donald Trump cancels Chicago rally after protesters and supporters clash, fearing violenceDonald Trump cancels Chicago rally after protesters and supporters clash, fearing violence
    Politics
    Trump University got glowing reviews by pressuring students, the New York Times reportsTrump University got glowing reviews by pressuring students, the New York Times reports
    Politics

    Trump brags about “98 percent approval.” Students say they were pushed to not give anything less than five stars.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    The presidential campaign seems to be reminding Americans that they really like ObamaThe presidential campaign seems to be reminding Americans that they really like Obama
    Politics

    His approval rating just hit its highest level since 2013.

    By Libby Nelson
    Technology
    Artificial intelligence just reached a milestone that was supposed to be 10 years awayArtificial intelligence just reached a milestone that was supposed to be 10 years away
    Technology

    Google’s AlphaGo algorithm is beating humans at their own very complex game.

    By Libby Nelson
    Criminal Justice
    5 people have been killed in a mass shooting near Pittsburgh5 people have been killed in a mass shooting near Pittsburgh
    Criminal Justice

    It’s the 44th mass shooting of 2016.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton’s big, important promise to end lead poisoning in America, explainedHillary Clinton’s big, important promise to end lead poisoning in America, explained
    Politics

    This could be one of the most significant commitments of the campaign.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    Watch: how “5th Beatle” George Martin helped shape the band’s soundWatch: how “5th Beatle” George Martin helped shape the band’s sound
    Culture

    From “Please Please Me” to “A Day in the Life,” he created some of the Beatles’ most iconic scores and arrangements.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Donald Trump spent election night pitching Trump products that you can’t buy anymoreDonald Trump spent election night pitching Trump products that you can’t buy anymore
    Politics

    Trump’s speech was essentially an infomercial, and three cable networks carried it live.

    By Libby Nelson

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