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Dylan Matthews

Dylan Matthews

Former Senior Correspondent and Lead Writer

    Latest articles by Dylan Matthews

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    Paul Ryan paved the way for Trump’s takeover of the Republican PartyPaul Ryan paved the way for Trump’s takeover of the Republican Party
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    He wasn’t the only factor. But he was a significant one.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Deficits are rising. What’s to blame? Does it even matter?Deficits are rising. What’s to blame? Does it even matter?
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    Trump’s tax cuts boosted the deficit, but they’re not the main cause.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Explainers
    The definitive guide to the Stormy Daniels scandalThe definitive guide to the Stormy Daniels scandal
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    From their alleged tryst at Lake Tahoe to the lawsuit today.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Workers don’t have much say in corporations. Why not give them seats on the board?Workers don’t have much say in corporations. Why not give them seats on the board?
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    A new poll shows Americans want to make it happen.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Explainers
    Sinclair, the pro-Trump, conservative company taking over local news, explainedSinclair, the pro-Trump, conservative company taking over local news, explained
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    Sinclair reaches 40 percent of households — and soon will reach 72 percent.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Studies: Democratic politicians represent middle-class voters. GOP politicians don’t.Studies: Democratic politicians represent middle-class voters. GOP politicians don’t.
    Politics

    Political scientists are finding an alarming pattern.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    More Americans say guns are the country’s top issue than ever have beforeMore Americans say guns are the country’s top issue than ever have before
    Politics

    The Parkland shooting could have genuinely changed public opinion.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Why the Stormy Daniels story matters, in one paragraphWhy the Stormy Daniels story matters, in one paragraph
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    Her 60 Minutes interview shows it’s not about sex. It’s about the abuse of power.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Congress’s new $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill, explainedCongress’s new $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill, explained
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    Trump is considering a veto.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    The massive new study on race and economic mobility in America, explainedThe massive new study on race and economic mobility in America, explained
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    Even black men born to wealthy families are less economically successful than white men.

    By Dylan Matthews

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