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Dylan Matthews

Dylan Matthews

Former Senior Correspondent and Lead Writer

    Latest articles by Dylan Matthews

    Politics
    America’s evolving views on crime, explained by Law & Order: SVUAmerica’s evolving views on crime, explained by Law & Order: SVU
    Politics

    The show, which turns 20 this year, started off extremely tough on crime — but has recently learned the value of forgiveness.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Future Perfect
    How a wealth tax could totally remake charity in the United StatesHow a wealth tax could totally remake charity in the United States
    Future Perfect

    Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman have a plan that could force foundations to pay out right away.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Impeaching a Supreme Court justice, explainedImpeaching a Supreme Court justice, explained
    Politics

    It works just like impeaching a president.

    By Dylan Matthews
    5 winners and 3 losers from the third Democratic debate
    2020 Presidential Election

    It was a pretty good night for the Texas candidates.

    By Ian Millhiser, Dylan Matthews and 4 more
    Future Perfect
    Don’t let the mass shooters winDon’t let the mass shooters win
    Future Perfect

    Mass shootings are a serious problem. But we shouldn’t let fear of them take over our lives.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Caliber, cartridges, and bump stocks: guns, explained for non-gun people
    Gun Violence

    As new gun control plans fly, here’s a guide to the weapons at the heart of the debate.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    How mocking anti-Semitism got a Trump official falsely accused of actual anti-SemitismHow mocking anti-Semitism got a Trump official falsely accused of actual anti-Semitism
    Politics

    You don’t have to agree with Leif Olson’s politics to think this situation is ridiculous.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    “Unions for all”: the new plan to save the American labor movement“Unions for all”: the new plan to save the American labor movement
    Politics

    Sectoral bargaining is the future of American labor unions.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Trump wants to cut taxes for rich people yet againTrump wants to cut taxes for rich people yet again
    Politics

    Indexing capital gains to inflation, as Trump is considering, would overwhelmingly benefit the top 1 percent.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Future Perfect
    Are we doing enough to prevent human extinction?Are we doing enough to prevent human extinction?
    Future Perfect

    Journalist Bryan Walsh explains why the threat of extinction is bigger than you think — and why we need to prepare now.

    By Dylan Matthews