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Dylan Matthews

Dylan Matthews

Former Senior Correspondent and Lead Writer

    Latest articles by Dylan Matthews

    Politics
    The Insane Clown Posse’s Juggalo March on Washington, explainedThe Insane Clown Posse’s Juggalo March on Washington, explained
    Politics

    The march is clashing with a big pro-Trump rally in DC.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Science
    Selena Gomez’s kidney transplant is a reminder: kidney donation is a great way to save a lifeSelena Gomez’s kidney transplant is a reminder: kidney donation is a great way to save a life
    Science

    Can’t keep my kidney to myself.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Single-payer health care failed miserably in Colorado last year. Here’s why.Single-payer health care failed miserably in Colorado last year. Here’s why.
    Politics

    Nearly 80 percent of Coloradans voted no — including many Democrats and progressives.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Democrats are increasingly endorsing single-payer health care. Hillary Clinton is not.Democrats are increasingly endorsing single-payer health care. Hillary Clinton is not.
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton almost ran for president on a universal basic incomeHillary Clinton almost ran for president on a universal basic income
    Politics

    “Unfortunately, we couldn’t make the numbers work.”

    By Dylan Matthews
    Awards Shows
    19 movies released before awards season the Oscars shouldn’t forget19 movies released before awards season the Oscars shouldn’t forget
    Awards Shows

    Including everything from superhero movies (Wonder Woman) to tiny indies (The Big Sick) to whatever A Cure for Wellness is.

    By Emily St. James, Genevieve Koski and 3 more
    Politics
    The official poverty measure is garbage. The census has found a better way.The official poverty measure is garbage. The census has found a better way.
    Politics

    When you look at the numbers right, the war on poverty actually worked.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    This old bill could be the secret to affordable universal health careThis old bill could be the secret to affordable universal health care
    Politics

    It’s like a public option on steroids.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    A stunning new study shows that Fox News is more powerful than we ever imaginedA stunning new study shows that Fox News is more powerful than we ever imagined
    Politics

    It could even be flipping elections.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    The stunning Democratic shift on single-payerThe stunning Democratic shift on single-payer
    Politics

    In 2008, no leading Democratic presidential candidate backed single-payer. In 2020, all of them might.

    By Dylan Matthews

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