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Liz Scheltens

Liz Scheltens

Former Senior Editorial Producer

    Latest articles by Liz Scheltens

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    The Republicans could have a brokered convention this year. Here’s what that means.The Republicans could have a brokered convention this year. Here’s what that means.
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    The 1968 scandal that gave us the modern primary systemThe 1968 scandal that gave us the modern primary system
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    Primary voters used to be powerless. That all changed in 1968.

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    Why aren’t all the primaries on the same day?Why aren’t all the primaries on the same day?
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    Because Iowa and New Hampshire hold American politics hostage.

    Why your laptop charger is so hot
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    It’s not just annoying — it means energy is being wasted.

    By Liz Scheltens and Gina Barton
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    Obama’s 2016 State of the Union, in 4 minutesObama’s 2016 State of the Union, in 4 minutes
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    The highlights, the jokes, and the jabs.

    By Liz Scheltens, Carlos Waters and 1 more
    The school-to-prison pipeline, explained in 3 minutes
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    Police officers in schools exacerbate a problem that starts in preschool.

    By Liz Scheltens, Dara Lind and 1 more
    Want a happier marriage? Share the housework equally.
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    New research shows when men lean in at home, everybody wins.

    By Liz Scheltens and Estelle Caswell
    2015, in 4 minutes
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    It’s been a year of protests and triumphs.

    By Liz Scheltens and Estelle Caswell
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    Re-reading is inefficient. Here are 5 tips for studying smarter.Re-reading is inefficient. Here are 5 tips for studying smarter.
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    Ask yourself question and draw diagrams to make information stick.

    By Liz Scheltens and Joe Posner
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    Turkeys have gotten ridiculously large since the 1940sTurkeys have gotten ridiculously large since the 1940s
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    How farmers took control of turkey sex to create monster-size birds.

    By Liz Scheltens

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