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Liz Scheltens

Liz Scheltens

Former Senior Editorial Producer

    Latest articles by Liz Scheltens

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    Want to rig the US presidential election? Good luck.Want to rig the US presidential election? Good luck.
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    It’s nearly impossible.

    By Liz Scheltens and Dion Lee
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    Consent, explained for Donald TrumpConsent, explained for Donald Trump
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    Trump and his surrogates don’t seem to understand how sexual assault works.

    By Liz Scheltens and Emily Crockett
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    What people miss about the gender wage gapWhat people miss about the gender wage gap
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    It’s real, and the solution is in the problem.

    By Liz Scheltens, Sarah Kliff and 2 more
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    The “natural” label on your food is baloneyThe “natural” label on your food is baloney
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    It’s nothing but a marketing ploy.

    By Liz Scheltens
    Kim Kardashian’s greatest talent
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    What she and her sisters get about celebrity in the digital age.

    By Liz Scheltens
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    The bad map we see every presidential electionThe bad map we see every presidential election
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    It’s pretty much useless.

    By Liz Scheltens
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    How big government helps big dairy sell milkHow big government helps big dairy sell milk
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    For years we were told milk is “essential.” It’s not.

    By Liz Scheltens and Gina Barton
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    Birth control is as safe as ibuprofen. It shouldn’t need a prescription.Birth control is as safe as ibuprofen. It shouldn’t need a prescription.
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    All scientific evidence available suggests this is a great idea.

    By Sarah Kliff and Liz Scheltens
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    Why voting in 2016 could be nearly impossible for some AmericansWhy voting in 2016 could be nearly impossible for some Americans
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    This year’s primaries are a testing ground for voter ID laws.

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    Primary voters don’t really look like AmericaPrimary voters don’t really look like America
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    Who are these people?