Libby Nelson
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Washington, DC, United States
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Past articles by Libby:
The “fairness” debate over student loan forgiveness, explained
Why economists are fighting over whether canceling debt is a good idea. → Read More
Jeopardy host Alex Trebek has died after 36 years of hosting the show
The show made him a household name. Now it has to go on without him. → Read More
Trump tweets that he will fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat “without delay”
"We were put in this position of power and importance to make decisions for the people who so proudly elected us." → Read More
A spontaneous Supreme Court vigil celebrated Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s life and legacy
Hundreds of people gathered on the building’s steps Friday night. → Read More
Police use tear gas and rubber bullets in clashes with protesters around the country
It was another night of nationwide protest over George Floyd’s death. → Read More
What we know about the nationwide protests over George Floyd’s death
Protests erupted in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Detroit, and around the country. → Read More
Vox Sentences: This newsletter is not a draft, a mistake, or unsigned
The fallout from Soleimani’s killing; an attack at an Indian university. → Read More
US airstrike kills Iranian Gen. Qassim Suleimani: what we know
A major escalation in tensions between the US and Iran. → Read More
The 4 Democrats who defected from their party on impeachment
Van Drew, Golden and Peterson voted "no." Tulsi Gabbard voted "present." → Read More
The 4 Democrats who defected from their party on impeachment
Three Democrats voted against the impeachment of President Trump in the House of Representatives on Wednesday night, and one voted “present.” One of the Democrats who voted no has already said he would leave the party. The three voting against impeachment: Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, who has already said he will switch parties to become a Republican, longtime Minnesota Rep. Collin… → Read More
Vox Sentences: The dam breaks on impeachment
House Democrats start an impeachment inquiry; Puerto Rico prepares for another tropical storm after avoiding an earthquake. → Read More
E. Jean Carroll joins at least 21 other women in publicly accusing Trump of sexual assault or misconduct
The accusations range from rape to unwanted kissing and groping. → Read More
Joe Biden’s plan to triple spending on poor schools, explained
Biden’s education plan suggests he’s breaking with Obama’s legacy. → Read More
The real college admissions scandal is what’s legal
The fraud only worked because the whole system is corrupt. → Read More
Groundhog Day 2019: Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast is in
Spring is coming early! But don’t get too excited — the rodent’s prediction is based on a very old traditions about weather, some of which were originally linked to bears. → Read More
Vox Sentences: House Democrats are down with NDP
A new Congress is sworn in; China’s economy slows down. → Read More
Vox Sentences: Scott Walker’s revenge
Wisconsin’s lame-duck session strips the new governor of power; Theresa May comes home from Brussels empty-handed. → Read More
Vox Sentences: Will the Boy Scouts go bankrupt?
The Senate votes to withdraw American support from Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen; the Boy Scouts consider bankruptcy. → Read More
Vox Sentences: Theresa Maybe
At least a little confidence in Theresa May; Michael Cohen gets three years. → Read More
Vox Sentences: Trump is still remaking the judiciary
Another Trump judicial nominee makes the court; students join France’s Yellow Vest protests. → Read More