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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    Republicans’ smear campaign against Joe Biden is devastating to his theory of politicsRepublicans’ smear campaign against Joe Biden is devastating to his theory of politics
    Politics

    The GOP “epiphany” isn’t going to happen.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Health care is on the ballot in state electionsHealth care is on the ballot in state elections
    Politics

    The fate of Medicaid expansion is on the line in three Southern states.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    The Sanders-Warren dispute about how to pay for Medicare-for-all, explainedThe Sanders-Warren dispute about how to pay for Medicare-for-all, explained
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    Bernie’s plan is more technically sound, Warren’s may be an easier sell.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The debate over whether the very rich pay lower taxes than you, explainedThe debate over whether the very rich pay lower taxes than you, explained
    Politics

    A striking new fact (or not) that in many ways is beside the point.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Health care is on the ballot in state elections starting next weekHealth care is on the ballot in state elections starting next week
    Politics

    Thousands of lives are at stake in mostly ignored upcoming elections.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    It’s time to broaden the impeachment inquiryIt’s time to broaden the impeachment inquiry
    Politics

    The House should be asking questions about Trump’s dealings with Turkey, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and others.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Impeachment is too important to leave to Congress — it’s going to take mass mobilization
    Politics

    A lawless president won’t be constrained by establishment politics alone.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Democrats’ debate about automation missed the markDemocrats’ debate about automation missed the mark
    Politics

    Both productivity and economic growth have slowed down, not sped up.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    9 things everyone should know about the impeachment process
    Explainers

    The next steps in an impeachment inquiry, explained.

    By Li Zhou, Ella Nilsen and 1 more
    Politics
    Texas isn’t a swing state — but it mattersTexas isn’t a swing state — but it matters
    Politics

    Democrats have genuine opportunities in the state, but they also need realism.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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