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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    2016 Presidential Election
    Rand Paul celebrates the holiday season by insulting all his opponents on TwitterRand Paul celebrates the holiday season by insulting all his opponents on Twitter
    2016 Presidential Election

    His Festivus grievances included Hillary Clinton’s debate bathroom break.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    The Beatles are coming to streaming services on Christmas EveThe Beatles are coming to streaming services on Christmas Eve
    Culture

    All you need is love, and a functional internet connection.

    By Libby Nelson
    Gender
    The hidden tax women pay on just about everythingThe hidden tax women pay on just about everything
    Gender

    From baby shoes to canes, products for women cost more than similar products for men.

    By Libby Nelson
    Criminal Justice
    The Mall of America wants to stop a Black Lives Matter protest with a restraining orderThe Mall of America wants to stop a Black Lives Matter protest with a restraining order
    Criminal Justice

    Last year’s protest drew more than 2,000 people. The mall wants to make sure that never happens again.

    By Libby Nelson
    Science
    SpaceX’s rocket landing triumph could make spaceflight cheaperSpaceX’s rocket landing triumph could make spaceflight cheaper
    Science

    The company made history last night.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    The scandal over Brooklyn’s small-batch artisanal chocolate factory, explainedThe scandal over Brooklyn’s small-batch artisanal chocolate factory, explained
    Culture

    It turns out the Mast Brothers’ too-twee-to-be-true origin story was, in fact, too twee to be true.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    A black actress is playing Hermione in the Harry Potter play, and J.K. Rowling loves itA black actress is playing Hermione in the Harry Potter play, and J.K. Rowling loves it
    Culture

    “Brown eyes, frizzy hair, and very clever. White skin was never specified,” Rowling tweeted.

    By Libby Nelson
    Sports
    FIFA president Sepp Blatter is banned from soccer for 8 yearsFIFA president Sepp Blatter is banned from soccer for 8 years
    Sports

    Blatter defiantly said he’s been made a “punching ball” for FIFA’s corruption.

    By Libby Nelson
    Education
    The debate moderators missed the opportunity to ask about a real Democratic divideThe debate moderators missed the opportunity to ask about a real Democratic divide
    Education

    “Do you trust states to make the right decisions on education?”

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders’ argument about college costs, explainedHillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders’ argument about college costs, explained
    Politics

    The debate about whether making tuition free is really progressive.

    By Libby Nelson