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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

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    Public support for left-wing policymaking has reached a 60-year highPublic support for left-wing policymaking has reached a 60-year high
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    But thanks to the Senate, it probably won’t happen.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Why Trump’s Mexico tariffs are producing a revolt when China tariffs didn’tWhy Trump’s Mexico tariffs are producing a revolt when China tariffs didn’t
    Politics

    The China trade war is about helping American businesses.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The Joe Biden climate plan plagiarism “scandal,” explainedThe Joe Biden climate plan plagiarism “scandal,” explained
    Politics

    A reminder of some bad history, but far and away the least important part of his climate plan.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Elizabeth Warren’s latest big idea is “economic patriotism”Elizabeth Warren’s latest big idea is “economic patriotism”
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    The plan is to marry industrial policy to environmentalism and transform the economy.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Jared Kushner’s telling indifference on refugeesJared Kushner’s telling indifference on refugees
    Politics

    The first son-in-law says making huge cuts to resettlement “doesn’t make a difference.” But it does!

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Banning former members of Congress from lobbying won’t fix the revolving doorBanning former members of Congress from lobbying won’t fix the revolving door
    Politics

    Congress needs more more staff money and public financing, not tighter rules.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Explainers
    The 9 least popular Democrats running for president, briefly explainedThe 9 least popular Democrats running for president, briefly explained
    Explainers

    A broad tapestry of white male politicians — plus Oprah’s spiritual adviser.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump’s new plan to tax Mexican imports, explainedTrump’s new plan to tax Mexican imports, explained
    Politics

    He wants Mexico to stop Central Americans from crossing to the US.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Robert Mueller should testify before CongressRobert Mueller should testify before Congress
    Politics

    Live video matters — and today’s statement just drives that home.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Joe Biden’s low-key campaigning schedule, explainedJoe Biden’s low-key campaigning schedule, explained
    Politics

    He’s doing many fewer events than his rivals.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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