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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    11 concrete steps the government can take to avert economic disaster
    Politics

    Unemployment is higher than it’s been since the Great Depression. Here are 11 steps that could help fix it.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Covid-19
    States resisting stay-at-home orders are playing a dangerous gameStates resisting stay-at-home orders are playing a dangerous game
    Covid-19

    They’re copying a strategy that’s failed over and over again.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Covid-19
    Trump administration orders insurers to make Covid-19 immunity tests free to patientsTrump administration orders insurers to make Covid-19 immunity tests free to patients
    Covid-19

    Serological tests will carry no cost-sharing.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The debate over a post office bailout, explainedThe debate over a post office bailout, explained
    Politics

    Republicans want privatization, Trump wants to stick it to Amazon.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Stimulus measures should be made automatic now, before Republicans flip-flop on deficits againStimulus measures should be made automatic now, before Republicans flip-flop on deficits again
    Politics

    Act now to protect against next year’s austerity mania.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    US rocked by 6.6 million more initial unemployment claims last weekUS rocked by 6.6 million more initial unemployment claims last week
    Politics

    An unprecedented economic collapse continues.

    By Christina Animashaun and Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Joe Biden will have a very hard time winning over the BerniesphereJoe Biden will have a very hard time winning over the Berniesphere
    Politics

    The problem isn’t his platform, it’s that he’s not trusted.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Sanders’s campaign is over, but his legacy is winningSanders’s campaign is over, but his legacy is winning
    Politics

    Sanders ignited a movement that pulled the Democratic Party leftward.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Study: Small increases in air pollution make coronavirus much more deadlyStudy: Small increases in air pollution make coronavirus much more deadly
    Politics

    Preliminary data suggests fine particulates can explain variances in Covid-19 death rates and racial disparities.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Technology
    The tech sector is finally delivering on its promiseThe tech sector is finally delivering on its promise
    Technology

    The internet has been a productivity bust — until now, when it’s emerged as vital.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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