
Libby Nelson
Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy
Latest articles by Libby Nelson


The Republican senator and presidential candidate points out that just because you’re single doesn’t mean you don’t have a family.


“Every kid needs a debt-free option — a strong public university where it’s possible to get a great education without taking on loads of debt.”



Students at now-bankrupt Corinthian Colleges could get their loans forgiven.


The Education Department can make your life miserable.


The doomed effort to make the US use the same measuring system as the rest of the world led to some wonderfully corny PSAs.


Chuck Blazer agreed to accept bribes in the bidding for the 2010 World Cup.


Laura Kipnis defended relationships between students and professors. Then students filed complaints under Title IX.


History majors go to law school. English majors teach.


Before his son’s death, the vice president gave a powerful speech about how much his family meant to him.