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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

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    One chart that shows Bernie Sanders dominated the Democratic debateOne chart that shows Bernie Sanders dominated the Democratic debate
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    For the first time, he spoke more than Hillary Clinton.

    By Libby Nelson
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    What the US could learn from Singapore about making teachers betterWhat the US could learn from Singapore about making teachers better
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    Chris Christie said New Jersey has “eliminated” Common Core. It hasn’t.Chris Christie said New Jersey has “eliminated” Common Core. It hasn’t.
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    The standards are mostly still in place, despite Christie’s best efforts.

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    State of the Union: Full text of South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley’s Republican responseState of the Union: Full text of South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley’s Republican response
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    As President Obama did in his speech, Haley got in a few jabs at Donald Trump, cautioning against listening to the “loudest voice in the room.”

    By Libby Nelson
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    State of the Union 2016: Read the full text of Obama’s speechState of the Union 2016: Read the full text of Obama’s speech
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    “I want to focus on our future.”

    By Libby Nelson
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    State of the Union 2016 excerpts: Obama will call for “a better politics”State of the Union 2016 excerpts: Obama will call for “a better politics”
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    “Democracy does require basic bonds of trust between its citizens.”

    By Libby Nelson
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    Bernie Sanders thinks police should investigate campus rape. That’s not enough.Bernie Sanders thinks police should investigate campus rape. That’s not enough.
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    Colleges aren’t trying to sweep sexual assault under the rug. They’re doing what the law requires.

    By Libby Nelson
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    Bernie Sanders has an 11-point advantage over Hillary Clinton among voters under 35Bernie Sanders has an 11-point advantage over Hillary Clinton among voters under 35
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    A new poll is the latest to find millennials lining up behind him.

    By Libby Nelson
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    5 maps that show how sex education in the US is failing5 maps that show how sex education in the US is failing
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    Sex ed is patchy at best.

    By Libby Nelson
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    The economics of prettiness: more attractive women get higher gradesThe economics of prettiness: more attractive women get higher grades
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    More attractive women get higher grades — but only in person, not online.

    By Libby Nelson