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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

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    “A cookie and one more cigarette”: the strange, sad end of the Oregon standoff“A cookie and one more cigarette”: the strange, sad end of the Oregon standoff
    archives

    After 40 days, it ended with a whimper.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    The FBI arrested rancher Cliven Bundy as the Oregon militants agreed to surrenderThe FBI arrested rancher Cliven Bundy as the Oregon militants agreed to surrender
    Politics

    It’s a powerfully symbolic move.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Carly Fiorina was briefly a Republican primary star. Now she’s dropping out of the race.Carly Fiorina was briefly a Republican primary star. Now she’s dropping out of the race.
    Politics

    On the day after Trump’s New Hampshire triumph, the woman who seemed briefly like the anti-Trump bows out.

    By Libby Nelson
    Criminal Justice
    No, the Michigan legislature did not just vote to make oral and anal sex illegalNo, the Michigan legislature did not just vote to make oral and anal sex illegal
    Criminal Justice

    Why the internet is up in arms about a new bill meant to prevent animal cruelty.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    The New York Daily News’s war on Trump, in 5 front pagesThe New York Daily News’s war on Trump, in 5 front pages
    Politics

    The tabloid has turned its front pages into anti-Trump memes.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    Johnny Depp plays a spot-on Donald Trump in a surprise Funny or Die mockumentaryJohnny Depp plays a spot-on Donald Trump in a surprise Funny or Die mockumentary
    Culture

    A yuuuuge treat for the morning after Trump’s New Hampshire primary win.

    By Libby Nelson
    The Donald Trump phenomenon, explained in 21 maps and charts
    Politics

    Trump is on his way to the Republican nomination. Here’s the best way to understand his stunning rise — and how far he could still go.

    By Libby Nelson and Dara Lind
    Politics
    Donald Trump crushed his competition with every type of RepublicanDonald Trump crushed his competition with every type of Republican
    Politics

    He’s a man who loves to win. And he won.

    By Libby Nelson
    Science
    Crashing waves, breaking glass: when a hurricane-strength storm hits your cruise shipCrashing waves, breaking glass: when a hurricane-strength storm hits your cruise ship
    Science

    More than 6,000 people were trapped on the Anthem of the Seas in a powerful storm. This is what they saw.

    By Libby Nelson
    Transportation
    2 German trains collided head on, killing at least 9 people2 German trains collided head on, killing at least 9 people
    Transportation

    The horrifying crash in Bavaria injured virtually everyone on board.

    By Libby Nelson