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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Science
    Why college students keep getting the mumps — even though they’ve been vaccinatedWhy college students keep getting the mumps — even though they’ve been vaccinated
    Science

    Surprisingly, the persistence of mumps isn’t the anti-vaccine movement’s fault.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Get up to speed fast on the giant political fight over replacing Antonin ScaliaGet up to speed fast on the giant political fight over replacing Antonin Scalia
    Politics

    A quick guide to the twists and turns of one of the biggest stories of the year.

    By Libby Nelson
    Explainers
    The Flint water crisis, explainedThe Flint water crisis, explained
    Explainers

    A guide to the scandal that’s poisoned thousands of children and shocked the country.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Watch Ted Cruz get fact-checked live during Saturday’s Republican debateWatch Ted Cruz get fact-checked live during Saturday’s Republican debate
    Politics

    The audience booed.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Antonin Scalia’s death could lead to more 4-4 ties. Here’s what happens if it does.Antonin Scalia’s death could lead to more 4-4 ties. Here’s what happens if it does.
    Politics

    Some of the biggest cases of the term could be affected.

    By Libby Nelson
    Education
    This viral video of a teacher berating a student is a window on the charter school debateThis viral video of a teacher berating a student is a window on the charter school debate
    Education

    It’s upsetting — but is it typical?

    By Libby Nelson
    Space
    These gorgeous new NASA posters will make you want to take a space vacationThese gorgeous new NASA posters will make you want to take a space vacation
    Climate
    Good news: The end of California’s massive, damaging gas leak is finally in sightGood news: The end of California’s massive, damaging gas leak is finally in sight
    Climate

    After four months and 96,000 metric tons of methane, the Porter Ranch leak has been temporarily plugged.

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    The all-woman moderating team made history at Thursday’s Democratic debateThe all-woman moderating team made history at Thursday’s Democratic debate
    2016 Presidential Election

    It passed the Bechdel test with flying colors.

    By Libby Nelson
    archives
    Read the federal charges against Nevada rancher Cliven BundyRead the federal charges against Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy
    archives

    Turns out Cliven’s 2014 standoff with the federal government wasn’t a clear victory after all.

    By Libby Nelson

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