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Dylan Matthews

Dylan Matthews

Former Senior Correspondent and Lead Writer

    Latest articles by Dylan Matthews

    Politics
    How 2 academics got the Supreme Court to reexamine gerrymanderingHow 2 academics got the Supreme Court to reexamine gerrymandering
    Politics

    A Wisconsin case is the biggest challenge to partisan gerrymanders in years.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    The numbers are in: Trump’s tax plan is a bonanza for the rich, not the middle classThe numbers are in: Trump’s tax plan is a bonanza for the rich, not the middle class
    Politics

    Multi-millionaires get more than $700,000 back. The poorest fifth gets $60.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    The best economic case for the GOP’s new tax planThe best economic case for the GOP’s new tax plan
    Politics

    I don’t agree with this case — but it’s important to understand it.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    A massive new study reviews the evidence on whether campaigning works. The answer’s bleak.A massive new study reviews the evidence on whether campaigning works. The answer’s bleak.
    Politics

    In general elections, campaigns’ attempts to win swing voters appear to not work at all.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    The new Republican tax plan, explainedThe new Republican tax plan, explained
    Politics

    Congress and the administration have put together a joint “framework.” Here’s what it does.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Republicans reportedly want to cut the top tax rate — and raise the bottom oneRepublicans reportedly want to cut the top tax rate — and raise the bottom one
    Politics

    They’d nearly double the standard deduction to compensate.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    How 2 state legislatures are quietly making America a better placeHow 2 state legislatures are quietly making America a better place
    Politics

    Not all the action is happening in Congress.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Health Care
    The latest Obamacare repeal bill is modeled after welfare reform. That was a failure.The latest Obamacare repeal bill is modeled after welfare reform. That was a failure.
    Health Care

    Graham-Cassidy borrows its block grant structure from the 1996 law.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    A new study debunks one of the biggest arguments against basic incomeA new study debunks one of the biggest arguments against basic income
    Politics

    New research on a program in Mexico strongly suggests that giving out cash doesn’t cause inflation.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    President Trump retweeted a GIF showing him hitting Hillary Clinton with a golf ballPresident Trump retweeted a GIF showing him hitting Hillary Clinton with a golf ball
    Politics

    To repeat: The president made light of violence against women.

    By Dylan Matthews