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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    Elizabeth Warren proved she’s ready for the big showElizabeth Warren proved she’s ready for the big show
    Politics

    She commanded on her issue but more importantly showed the political savvy Democrats have wondered about.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The youngest American adults are the least nationalisticThe youngest American adults are the least nationalistic
    Politics

    A new poll shows Generation Z just isn’t that into the USA.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Beto O’Rourke’s 2020 presidential campaign and policies, explained
    Explainers

    What to know about his presidential campaign, policies, platform, past record, and more.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 presidential campaign and policy positions, explained
    Explainers

    What to know about Warren’s presidential campaign, platform, policies, past record, and more.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Democrats’ ongoing argument about free college, explainedDemocrats’ ongoing argument about free college, explained
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    A big debate in theory that may not mean much in practice.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    New Federal Reserve data shows how the rich have gotten richerNew Federal Reserve data shows how the rich have gotten richer
    Politics

    It’s been a great 30 years for people who own businesses.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump’s big problem is that he’s unpopularTrump’s big problem is that he’s unpopular
    Politics

    Democrats should worry less about him and more about everything else on the ballot.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The case for fully cleaning up America’s lead problemThe case for fully cleaning up America’s lead problem
    Politics

    Replacing all the pipes, all the paint, and all the contaminated soil would cost a ton — and have huge benefits.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    A new survey shows how economic policy divides the GOP and unites DemocratsA new survey shows how economic policy divides the GOP and unites Democrats
    Politics

    Lower-income Republicans are decidedly more moderate on economics.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Explainers
    Trump’s possibly fake deal with Mexico, explainedTrump’s possibly fake deal with Mexico, explained
    Explainers

    He says there are secret provisions that make it look less fake.

    By Matthew Yglesias