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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
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    Politics

    Constructive alternatives to doomscrolling.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump has consistently mocked adherence to public health guidelinesTrump has consistently mocked adherence to public health guidelines
    Politics

    The basement campaign is looking pretty good.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Exclusive poll: Biden won the debate convincinglyExclusive poll: Biden won the debate convincingly
    Politics

    A decisive win, powered mostly by character.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    3 winners and 4 losers from the first 2020 presidential debate
    Politics

    Not America’s finest hour.

    By Matthew Yglesias, German Lopez and 3 more
    Politics
    Trump could be in a lot of legal hot water if he loses the electionTrump could be in a lot of legal hot water if he loses the election
    Politics

    The presidency shields him from charges of tax fraud, campaign finance violations, obstruction, and more.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The Supreme Court’s role in economic policy, explainedThe Supreme Court’s role in economic policy, explained
    Politics

    There’s more to the judiciary than the culture wars.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Building housing — lots of it — will lay the foundation for a new future
    Policy

    A massive boom in new construction would create countless jobs and help finally end the legacy of racist housing policies.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Explainers
    The battle to define the Biden economic team, explainedThe battle to define the Biden economic team, explained
    Explainers

    Personnel is policy.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Minority rule in AmericaMinority rule in America
    Politics

    Our various undemocratic institutions are reenforcing each other in a deadly spiral.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    “Reopening” isn’t enough to save bars and restaurants — the US needs a bailout“Reopening” isn’t enough to save bars and restaurants — the US needs a bailout
    Politics

    It’s right for the economy and for public health.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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