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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Politics
    An expert on right-wing terrorism explains the militia movement behind the Oregon takeoverAn expert on right-wing terrorism explains the militia movement behind the Oregon takeover
    Politics

    In 2009, Daryl Johnson wrote a controversial report predicting a rise in extremism. He was right.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Ted Cruz tells Oregon’s militant protesters to “stand down peaceably”Ted Cruz tells Oregon’s militant protesters to “stand down peaceably”
    Politics

    “We don’t have a constitutional right to use force and violence and to threaten force and violence against others.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    A higher smoking age, birth control without a doctor’s visit, and 5 other new state lawsA higher smoking age, birth control without a doctor’s visit, and 5 other new state laws
    Politics

    They all take effect today.

    By Libby Nelson
    World Politics
    Dubai’s 63-story Address Downtown Hotel is on fireDubai’s 63-story Address Downtown Hotel is on fire
    World Politics

    The building became a towering inferno that lit up the skyline.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    Netflix’s fake New Year’s countdowns trick your kids into an early bedtimeNetflix’s fake New Year’s countdowns trick your kids into an early bedtime
    Culture

    Start 2016 off right by lying to children.

    By Libby Nelson
    Social Media
    Why a Facebook bug is congratulating some users on 46 years of friendshipWhy a Facebook bug is congratulating some users on 46 years of friendship
    Social Media

    Want to feel old? …Wait.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    President Obama and Jerry Seinfeld get coffee, talk about underwear, cursing, and famePresident Obama and Jerry Seinfeld get coffee, talk about underwear, cursing, and fame
    Culture

    And Obama made an in-depth comparison of politics and football.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    More Americans say religious freedom is important for Christians than for MuslimsMore Americans say religious freedom is important for Christians than for Muslims
    Politics

    Some apparently don’t think the Constitution applies to everyone.

    By Libby Nelson
    Science
    The country where the Ebola epidemic started was just declared Ebola-freeThe country where the Ebola epidemic started was just declared Ebola-free
    Science

    After two years and more than 2,500 deaths, Guinea’s Ebola nightmare is over.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    Why Love Actually is worth loving despite its flawsWhy Love Actually is worth loving despite its flaws
    Culture

    It’s a movie about loving things irrationally — the same emotion it evokes in its fans.

    By Libby Nelson

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