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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    America has no federal response to this crisisAmerica has no federal response to this crisis
    Politics

    Trump is playing president on television instead of doing the job.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Covid-19
    New data says the unemployment rate surged to 4.4 percent in March — but the truth is worseNew data says the unemployment rate surged to 4.4 percent in March — but the truth is worse
    Covid-19

    This is a snapshot of the economy two or three weeks ago.

    By Rani Molla and Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    New unemployment claims surge to record-high 6.6 millionNew unemployment claims surge to record-high 6.6 million
    Politics

    A completely unprecedented economic collapse.

    By Matthew Yglesias and Christina Animashaun
    Climate
    Study: Biden can unite progressives and swing voters with a focus on climateStudy: Biden can unite progressives and swing voters with a focus on climate
    Climate

    The environment is the biggest driver of doubts about Trump among his wavering supporters.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump’s coronavirus poll bump, explainedTrump’s coronavirus poll bump, explained
    Politics

    He’s up about 5 points; foreign leaders are up by much more.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    We can do it: A wartime-style mobilization to beat coronavirus and mass unemployment
    Politics

    A coronavirus depression isn’t inevitable.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    archives
    Top economists warn ending social distancing too soon would only hurt the economyTop economists warn ending social distancing too soon would only hurt the economy
    archives

    There’s very little support for “opening up” the economy early among experts.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Fauci predicts over 100,000 Covid-19 deaths in the United StatesFauci predicts over 100,000 Covid-19 deaths in the United States
    Politics

    “We’re going to have millions of cases.”

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Joe Biden’s message on coronavirus: It’s time to tell the unvarnished truthJoe Biden’s message on coronavirus: It’s time to tell the unvarnished truth
    Politics

    “We should be telling the American people the truth. They’re strong. They’ll get through it.”

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Biden calls for widespread application of Defense Production ActBiden calls for widespread application of Defense Production Act
    Politics

    “I would do the same thing for masks and gowns ... why are we waiting?”

    By Matthew Yglesias

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