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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Science
    These are the states that sleep the most — and the leastThese are the states that sleep the most — and the least
    Science

    Nearly one-third of adults in the US are sleep-deprived, according to a new report from the CDC.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, has died at 89Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, has died at 89
    Culture

    She wrote one of the most beloved American novels.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    An Oklahoma gun range wouldn’t let an Army reservist shoot there because he’s MuslimAn Oklahoma gun range wouldn’t let an Army reservist shoot there because he’s Muslim
    Politics

    The Save Yourself Survival and Tactical Gun Range in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, had posted a sign outside: “This privately owned business is a MUSLIM FREE establishment.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Donald Trump in 2013: I like Pope Francis because he’s humble, like meDonald Trump in 2013: I like Pope Francis because he’s humble, like me
    Technology
    “We live in a free market society”: San Francisco tech founder’s rant against the homeless“We live in a free market society”: San Francisco tech founder’s rant against the homeless
    Technology

    “The wealthy working people have earned their right to live in the city.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Technology
    Florida thinks learning to code is like studying a foreign language. Here’s why it’s not.Florida thinks learning to code is like studying a foreign language. Here’s why it’s not.
    Technology

    “Programming is an interface between you and the computer, and a language is a conversation between you and another human being.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Technology
    Why Apple and the FBI are fighting over access to the San Bernardino shooter’s phoneWhy Apple and the FBI are fighting over access to the San Bernardino shooter’s phone
    Technology

    The FBI wants Apple to help solve one of the biggest mysteries of the December attack. Apple says doing so could eventually endanger all its customers.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Donald Trump is fanning conspiracy theories about Antonin Scalia’s deathDonald Trump is fanning conspiracy theories about Antonin Scalia’s death
    Politics

    He finds the pillow on the Supreme Court justice’s face very suspicious.

    By Libby Nelson
    Health Care
    “Hookers for Hillary” isn’t about prostitution. It’s about health care.“Hookers for Hillary” isn’t about prostitution. It’s about health care.
    Health Care

    Taking a silly publicity stunt seriously leads to surprisingly deep conversations about women and economic issues.

    By Libby Nelson
    The Flint water crisis, explained
    Criminal Justice
    By Libby Nelson