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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Politics
    A former staffer has accused Trump’s campaign of sexism. Here’s her legal complaint.A former staffer has accused Trump’s campaign of sexism. Here’s her legal complaint.
    Politics

    Elizabeth Davidson says women were paid less and given fewer opportunities.

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    An Ohio town had lead in its water and didn’t tell residents for monthsAn Ohio town had lead in its water and didn’t tell residents for months
    2016 Presidential Election

    “You must act quickly to get on top of it,” Kasich said. But Ohio’s Environmental Protection Agency knew a town’s water had lead in it for months before the state took action.

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    For his closing debate statement, Ben Carson just recited the Constitution aloudFor his closing debate statement, Ben Carson just recited the Constitution aloud
    2016 Presidential Election

    “Please think of our Founding Fathers as you listen,” he said.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Megyn Kelly: Please criticize Donald Trump. Ted Cruz: Sure.Megyn Kelly: Please criticize Donald Trump. Ted Cruz: Sure.
    Politics

    Cruz started the Republican debate with a pretty good joke about Trump’s absence.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    Barbie is now making “curvy,” “tall,” and “petite” dollsBarbie is now making “curvy,” “tall,” and “petite” dolls
    Culture

    Years of complaints didn’t persuade Mattel to change Barbie’s body. But sliding sales did.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Ted Cruz and Carly Fiorina offer millions to veterans’ groups — but only if Trump debatesTed Cruz and Carly Fiorina offer millions to veterans’ groups — but only if Trump debates
    Politics

    Veterans say the bidding war was a cheap political ploy.

    By Libby Nelson
    Life
    There’s no reason for kids to learn cursive, but politicians keep trying to make themThere’s no reason for kids to learn cursive, but politicians keep trying to make them
    Life

    State legislatures are trying to force schools to teach it. But the long-term trend in handwriting is toward more simplicity.

    By Libby Nelson
    Criminal Justice
    LaVoy Finicum, Oregon militant killed by police, said he was ready to die for freedomLaVoy Finicum, Oregon militant killed by police, said he was ready to die for freedom
    Criminal Justice

    “There are some things more important than your life, and freedom is one of them,” he told MSNBC.

    By Libby Nelson
    Transportation
    After 8 months, the deadly Amtrak crash is still a mystery — but here are 2 theoriesAfter 8 months, the deadly Amtrak crash is still a mystery — but here are 2 theories
    Transportation

    Maybe the train was hit by a rock. Or maybe its engineer just got confused.

    By Libby Nelson