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Dylan Matthews

Dylan Matthews

Former Senior Correspondent and Lead Writer

    Latest articles by Dylan Matthews

    Politics
    The vast majority of tech entrepreneurs are Democrats — but a different kind of DemocratThe vast majority of tech entrepreneurs are Democrats — but a different kind of Democrat
    Politics

    A big new survey tells us a lot about Silicon Valley’s politics.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    4 lies Jeff Sessions told to justify ending DACA4 lies Jeff Sessions told to justify ending DACA
    Politics

    And one misleading claim.

    By Ella Nilsen, Alexia Fernández Campbell and 2 more
    Politics
    Study: a universal basic income would grow the economyStudy: a universal basic income would grow the economy
    Politics

    It’s a bold prediction.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Culture
    27 things that didn’t make sense about Game of Thrones’ White Walker battle in “Beyond the Wall”27 things that didn’t make sense about Game of Thrones’ White Walker battle in “Beyond the Wall”
    Culture

    Where did those big chains come from? And many, many other questions.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Dylan Matthews and 1 more
    Politics
    A bold new plan promises to fix middle-class wage stagnationA bold new plan promises to fix middle-class wage stagnation
    Politics

    What if the government matched your first $14,000 in wages?

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Donald Trump has every reason to keep white people thinking about raceDonald Trump has every reason to keep white people thinking about race
    Politics

    Research shows that just raising the topic makes whites more racially resentful.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    How Trump’s tax cuts could wind up hurting most AmericansHow Trump’s tax cuts could wind up hurting most Americans
    Politics

    If he and Paul Ryan plug the gap with spending cuts, the results would be extremely regressive.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Steve Bannon just gave his own Scaramucci-style unsolicited interview, and it’s a doozySteve Bannon just gave his own Scaramucci-style unsolicited interview, and it’s a doozy
    Politics

    It’s not as profane, but it’s still wild.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Trump’s idea that jobs will solve racism is just wrongTrump’s idea that jobs will solve racism is just wrong
    Politics

    It might help a bit. But the problem runs much deeper.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    You’re not imagining it: the rich really are hoarding economic growthYou’re not imagining it: the rich really are hoarding economic growth
    Politics

    Some of the most complete data on inequality ever is here, and it’s staggering.

    By Dylan Matthews