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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Politics
    The strangest moment of the debate so far: Hillary Clinton was missingThe strangest moment of the debate so far: Hillary Clinton was missing
    Politics

    That time the moderators restarted the debate without the front-runner.

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    A blow to Bernie Sanders’s campaign: losing access to the DNC’s voter filesA blow to Bernie Sanders’s campaign: losing access to the DNC’s voter files
    2016 Presidential Election

    The presidential contender has threatened to sue the DNC.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    A blow to Bernie Sanders’ campaign: losing access to the DNC’s voter filesA blow to Bernie Sanders’ campaign: losing access to the DNC’s voter files
    Politics

    Staffers accessed data belonging to Hillary Clinton’s campaign.

    By Libby Nelson
    Education
    When a school assigned homework on Islam, it drew so many threats the district shut downWhen a school assigned homework on Islam, it drew so many threats the district shut down
    Education

    One parent argued that the teacher “gave up the Lord’s time and gave to Mohammed.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Religion
    Pope Francis just recognized Mother Teresa’s second miracle. Now she will become a saint.Pope Francis just recognized Mother Teresa’s second miracle. Now she will become a saint.
    Religion

    She’ll likely be canonized in September.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Defense Secretary Ash Carter used personal email for government businessDefense Secretary Ash Carter used personal email for government business
    Politics

    Carter admitted he “should have known better.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Martin Shkreli, “most hated man in America” for drug price hikes, has been arrestedMartin Shkreli, “most hated man in America” for drug price hikes, has been arrested
    Politics

    The pharmaceutical executive will be charged with securities fraud.

    By Libby Nelson
    Education
    Why a Christian college could fire a professor for expressing solidarity with MuslimsWhy a Christian college could fire a professor for expressing solidarity with Muslims
    Politics
    Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai explains why Trump’s comments on Muslims are dangerousNobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai explains why Trump’s comments on Muslims are dangerous
    Politics

    “The more you speak about Islam and against all Muslims, the more terrorists we create.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Americans used to support an assault weapons ban. Not anymore.Americans used to support an assault weapons ban. Not anymore.
    Politics

    The people who say they’re most worried about terrorism are also more likely to say the solution is for Americans to carry more guns.

    By Libby Nelson

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