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Dylan Matthews

Dylan Matthews

Former Senior Correspondent and Lead Writer

    Latest articles by Dylan Matthews

    Politics
    Trump’s refusal to take responsibility is a deep moral failureTrump’s refusal to take responsibility is a deep moral failure
    Politics

    If Trump won’t take responsibility for a grieving widow’s loss, what will he take responsibility for?

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Trump reportedly told the widow of a slain soldier, “He knew what he signed up for”Trump reportedly told the widow of a slain soldier, “He knew what he signed up for”
    Politics

    A Democratic member of Congress says she heard the call.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Chief Justice John Roberts is now feuding with the entire field of sociologyChief Justice John Roberts is now feuding with the entire field of sociology
    Politics

    Read the surprisingly scathing letter leading sociologists sent to him.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance’s role in the Harvey Weinstein and Trump scandals, explainedManhattan DA Cyrus Vance’s role in the Harvey Weinstein and Trump scandals, explained
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    New York County’s district attorney doesn’t seem to like prosecuting rich and powerful people.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s baffling feud with GOP Sen. Bob Corker, explainedDonald Trump’s baffling feud with GOP Sen. Bob Corker, explained
    Politics

    Trump is mocking “Liddle’ Bob Corker” on Twitter, and Corker’s calling the White House an “adult day care center.”

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    This headline is a nudge to get you to read about Nobel economist Richard ThalerThis headline is a nudge to get you to read about Nobel economist Richard Thaler
    Politics

    Okay, it’s not a very good nudge, but his work is really important!

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    A mayor in Puerto Rico calls for FEMA help. FEMA’s director says he’s “filtering [her] out.”A mayor in Puerto Rico calls for FEMA help. FEMA’s director says he’s “filtering [her] out.”
    Politics

    “We don’t have time for the political noise.”

    By Dylan Matthews
    Sports
    Trump reignites NFL protest controversy by ordering Mike Pence to leave a Colts gameTrump reignites NFL protest controversy by ordering Mike Pence to leave a Colts game
    Sports

    The protests were dying down. Not anymore.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    White nationalists return to Charlottesville less than 2 months after violent clashesWhite nationalists return to Charlottesville less than 2 months after violent clashes
    Politics

    Richard Spencer returned, with torches.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    What the Hurricane Maria migration will do to Puerto Rico — and the USWhat the Hurricane Maria migration will do to Puerto Rico — and the US
    Politics

    12 percent of locals left after Hurricane Katrina. How many will leave Puerto Rico?

    By Dylan Matthews