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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

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    Vox Sentences: Germany is set to recognize a 3rd genderVox Sentences: Germany is set to recognize a 3rd gender
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    Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore faces sexual misconduct allegations; Trump’s election commission is being sued by one of its own members; Germany’s highest court rules in favor of the country establishing a third gender option.

    By Ella Nilsen
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    Vox Sentences: If you’re planning a vacation to Cuba, think againVox Sentences: If you’re planning a vacation to Cuba, think again
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    Democrats pull off an election night upset, one year after being annihilated by Trump and the Republicans; Trump puts new restrictions on Americans traveling to Cuba; Delhi’s air pollution is out of control.

    By Ella Nilsen
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    The women, people of color, and LGBTQ candidates who made history in the 2017 electionThe women, people of color, and LGBTQ candidates who made history in the 2017 election
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    Election Day was full of historic firsts.

    By Ella Nilsen
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    A transgender woman defeated a man who authored a bathroom bill in Virginia in Tuesday’s electionA transgender woman defeated a man who authored a bathroom bill in Virginia in Tuesday’s election
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    Here’s how she plans to treat him while in office.

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    Vox Sentences:  It’s Election Day! (in a few states and a bunch of cities)Vox Sentences:  It’s Election Day! (in a few states and a bunch of cities)
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    Virginia, New Jersey, and a bunch of other cities and states head to the polls for Election Day 2017.

    By Ella Nilsen
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    Vox Sentences: Game of Thrones, Saudi Arabia editionVox Sentences: Game of Thrones, Saudi Arabia edition
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    A mass shooting at a small Texas church leaves 26 people dead; President Trump kicks off a tour of Asia; Saudi Arabia starts purging crown princes and businessmen as part of an “anti-corruption” campaign.

    By Ella Nilsen
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    Vox Sentences: An attempt to unionize, followed by a mass firingVox Sentences: An attempt to unionize, followed by a mass firing
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    A judge rules that Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl won’t have to serve a prison sentence for deserting in 2009; President Trump embarks on a multi-country trip to Asia; local news cannot catch a break.

    By Ella Nilsen
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    Vox Sentences: It’s tax timeVox Sentences: It’s tax time
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    House Republicans unveil their new tax bill; Robert Mueller’s probe ensnares another member of Trump’s staff; scientist use some super-cool cosmic rays to unearth a giant secret chamber in the Egyptian pyramids.

    By Ella Nilsen
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    House Republicans are selling their tax bill by making huge promises about its benefitsHouse Republicans are selling their tax bill by making huge promises about its benefits
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    One said it could produce 20 million jobs. Another said it could help reduce the deficit.

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    Vox Sentences: “A cowardly act of terror”Vox Sentences: “A cowardly act of terror”
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    Eight people were killed by a driver on a bike path in New York in an incident being investigated as an act of terror; Airbus is dealing with twin scandals in the US and Europe; hundreds of refugees seeking asylum Australia are refusing to leave their detention center.

    By Ella Nilsen and Libby Nelson