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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Politics
    The people the Democratic candidates are thrilled to have pissed offThe people the Democratic candidates are thrilled to have pissed off
    Politics

    Their answers about enemies they’re proud to have were revealing.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton thrilled the crowd with her response to Anderson Cooper on emailHillary Clinton thrilled the crowd with her response to Anderson Cooper on email
    Politics

    “Do you want to respond?” “No.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Education
    For the first time ever, more American women than men are college graduatesFor the first time ever, more American women than men are college graduates
    Education

    In just two generations, women have started to dominate higher education.

    By Libby Nelson
    archives
    Read 2015 Nobel Economics Prize winner Angus Deaton’s amazing take on inequalityRead 2015 Nobel Economics Prize winner Angus Deaton’s amazing take on inequality
    archives

    “To worry about these consequences of extreme inequality has nothing to do with being envious of the rich and everything to do with the fear that rapidly growing top incomes are a threat to the wellbeing of everyone else.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Education
    Teachers unions hope Hillary Clinton will undo Arne Duncan’s workTeachers unions hope Hillary Clinton will undo Arne Duncan’s work
    Education

    As education secretary, Duncan transformed American education — but teachers unions have been harshly critical of his reforms.

    By Libby Nelson
    Education
    Elite colleges now want students to start their applications when they’re 14Elite colleges now want students to start their applications when they’re 14
    Education

    It’s meant to help low-income students access college — but it’s a missed opportunity.

    By Libby Nelson
    archives
    The 3 most important things to know about John King, the next education secretaryThe 3 most important things to know about John King, the next education secretary
    archives

    King will take over for Arne Duncan, who steps down January 1.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Rosa Parks, Mother Teresa, ‘my wife’: who Republican candidates would put on the $10Rosa Parks, Mother Teresa, ‘my wife’: who Republican candidates would put on the $10
    Politics

    Out of the 11 candidates, three picked their relatives.

    By Libby Nelson
    Education
    Ahmed Mohamed is a victim of American schools’ harmful obsession with securityAhmed Mohamed is a victim of American schools’ harmful obsession with security
    Education

    Schools are one of the safest places for kids to be. But we’re turning them into fortresses.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Ahmed Mohamed’s father had his own nasty run-in with IslamophobiaAhmed Mohamed’s father had his own nasty run-in with Islamophobia
    Politics

    He defended the Quran when Florida pastor Terry Jones tried to burn it.

    By Libby Nelson