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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Education
    The University of Chicago canceled all classes after a threat of gun violenceThe University of Chicago canceled all classes after a threat of gun violence
    Education

    The FBI warned the university about a threat mentioning the campus quad at 10 am.

    By Libby Nelson
    Education
    Stat check: Is 98% of research in humanities and 75% in social science never cited again?Stat check: Is 98% of research in humanities and 75% in social science never cited again?
    Education

    Those startling claims are based on an outdated, inaccurate study.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    British desserts, explained for Americans confused by the Great British Baking ShowBritish desserts, explained for Americans confused by the Great British Baking Show
    Culture

    We’ve untangled the meanings of “biscuit” and “pudding.”

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    Campaign promises matterCampaign promises matter
    2016 Presidential Election

    Most people think politicians will say anything to get elected. But research shows they generally follow through on what they say they’ll do.

    By Libby Nelson
    Education
    Why college protestors are telling the media to stay awayWhy college protestors are telling the media to stay away
    Education

    There’s no such thing as a local story anymore.

    By Libby Nelson
    We read all 20 National Book Award nominees for 2015. Here’s what we thought.
    Culture

    Featuring everything from graphic novels for young adults to the interior lives of octopi.

    By Susannah Locke, Emily St. James and 9 more
    Education
    Watch: An infuriating story about how school segregation works todayWatch: An infuriating story about how school segregation works today
    Education

    “These good people want to believe that the modern version of separate but equal isn’t nearly as terrible as that old Jim Crow version it replaced.”

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    Ben Carson’s hilariously wrong map of the northeast US, explainedBen Carson’s hilariously wrong map of the northeast US, explained
    2016 Presidential Election

    Lots of Republican candidates want to keep out Syrian refugees, but only Carson announced it while also relocating Maine.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Obama calls out liberal “dogmatism” on college campusesObama calls out liberal “dogmatism” on college campuses
    Politics

    “I don’t want you to think that a display of your strength is simply shutting other people up.”

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    Hillary Clinton is planning a huge break with Obama on educationHillary Clinton is planning a huge break with Obama on education
    2016 Presidential Election

    She’s picked a side in the fight over education reform.

    By Libby Nelson