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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Politics
    A new poll finds Donald Trump has twice the support of Ted CruzA new poll finds Donald Trump has twice the support of Ted Cruz
    Politics

    41 percent of Republicans support Trump, compared with 19 percent for Cruz.

    By Libby Nelson
    World Politics
    5 people are dead, 2 critically injured after a school shooting in Saskatchewan5 people are dead, 2 critically injured after a school shooting in Saskatchewan
    World Politics

    Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the news “every parent’s worst nightmare.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s response to National Review, in 3 tweetsDonald Trump’s response to National Review, in 3 tweets
    Politics

    National Review’s latest issue calls Trump a “philosophically unmoored political opportunist.”

    By Libby Nelson
    World Politics
    North Korea has arrested a University of Virginia student for a “hostile act”North Korea has arrested a University of Virginia student for a “hostile act”
    World Politics

    The student was in the country on a tour that promised North Korea “is probably one of the safest places on Earth to visit.”

    By Libby Nelson
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    Flint’s water crisis, explained in 3 minutesFlint’s water crisis, explained in 3 minutes
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    Flint, Michigan, tried to save money on water. Now its children have lead poisoning.

    By Joss Fong, Libby Nelson and 3 more
    Politics
    Sarah Palin’s rambling endorsement of Donald Trump, annotatedSarah Palin’s rambling endorsement of Donald Trump, annotated
    Politics

    “This is going to be so much fun,” Palin said.

    By Dara Lind and Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Newly released emails show Michigan officials’ long indifference to the Flint water crisisNewly released emails show Michigan officials’ long indifference to the Flint water crisis
    Politics

    How they referred to residents’ concerns about the water’s smell, taste, and chemical content: “Political football.” “Not a top health concern.” “I can’t figure out why the state is responsible.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder takes responsibility for Flint’s water crisis: “I let you down”Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder takes responsibility for Flint’s water crisis: “I let you down”
    Politics

    Bernie Sanders had called for Snyder to resign. “Government failed you,” the governor told Flint’s residents.

    By Libby Nelson
    Climate
    Flint, Michigan, tried to save money on water. Now its children have lead poisoning.Flint, Michigan, tried to save money on water. Now its children have lead poisoning.
    Climate

    The effects of this preventable tragedy will last a lifetime.

    By Libby Nelson