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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    World Politics
    Paris attacks: what we knowParis attacks: what we know
    World Politics

    At least 129 people died in attacks in and around Paris.

    By Zack Beauchamp, Libby Nelson and 1 more
    World Politics
    France has declared a state of emergency, but the law has an ugly historyFrance has declared a state of emergency, but the law has an ugly history
    World Politics

    Originally intended to repress the independence movement in Algeria, it gives the state broad powers to suspend civil liberties.

    By Libby Nelson
    World Politics
    French president to a grieving nation: “We will lead the fight, and it will be merciless”French president to a grieving nation: “We will lead the fight, and it will be merciless”
    World Politics

    Hollande swore revenge for what he termed a “barbaric act.”

    By Libby Nelson
    World Politics
    A terrifying eyewitness account from a survivor of Paris’s Bataclan attackA terrifying eyewitness account from a survivor of Paris’s Bataclan attack
    World Politics

    “I didn’t turn around. I ran, like everyone else.”

    By Libby Nelson
    World Politics
    France is declaring a state of emergency and closing its borders amid Paris attacksFrance is declaring a state of emergency and closing its borders amid Paris attacks
    World Politics

    President François Hollande responded to the Paris attacks.

    By Libby Nelson
    World Politics
    A surreal moment in Paris attacks: soccer game at stadium near explosion keeps playingA surreal moment in Paris attacks: soccer game at stadium near explosion keeps playing
    World Politics

    You could hear the explosion in the stadium. But the game continued after the place was locked down.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Congress is closer than ever to getting rid of No Child Left BehindCongress is closer than ever to getting rid of No Child Left Behind
    Politics

    House and Senate negotiators have reached a deal on replacing the outdated law.

    By Libby Nelson
    Education
    Colleges’ Yik Yak problem, explainedColleges’ Yik Yak problem, explained
    Education

    Colleges are supposed to deal with racial and sexual harassment. But what if it’s on a social media app?

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Ted Cruz wants to close the Education Department. Here’s what could actually happen.Ted Cruz wants to close the Education Department. Here’s what could actually happen.
    Politics

    Ronald Reagan wanted to, too — but he didn’t succeed.

    By Libby Nelson
    Education
    A racial reckoning on campuses is overdueA racial reckoning on campuses is overdue
    Education

    Black students and faculty are underrepresented and isolated at the most prestigious colleges. The surprise isn’t that the Missouri protests happened — it’s that they took this long.

    By Libby Nelson