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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

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    2 winners and 3 losers in the deal to end the government shutdown2 winners and 3 losers in the deal to end the government shutdown
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    Air traffic controllers’ role in American political history comes full circle.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Elizabeth Warren’s proposed tax on enormous fortunes, explainedElizabeth Warren’s proposed tax on enormous fortunes, explained
    Politics

    A 2 percent levy on assets more than $50 million, and higher rates on billionaires.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Pete Buttigieg announces his 2020 presidential campaignPete Buttigieg announces his 2020 presidential campaign
    Politics

    Could a small-city mayor become America’s first gay president?

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Elizabeth Warren’s book, The Two-Income Trap, explained
    Politics

    Before she was a politician, Warren wrote a controversial book about family life and economics.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The controversy over Ilhan Omar calling Lindsey Graham “compromised,” explainedThe controversy over Ilhan Omar calling Lindsey Graham “compromised,” explained
    Politics

    A tale of conspiracies, bad faith, and misrepresentation all around.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump tried to illegally withhold disaster relief money from Puerto RicoTrump tried to illegally withhold disaster relief money from Puerto Rico
    Politics

    Trump’s handling of his one big external crisis remains terrifying.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The emoluments clause, explainedThe emoluments clause, explained
    Politics

    A guide for William Barr, who claims not to know what it is.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    William Barr, Trump’s nominee to serve as attorney general, explainedWilliam Barr, Trump’s nominee to serve as attorney general, explained
    Politics

    A former AG with a record that was Trumpy long before Trump.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump’s Hannity interview reveals a president out of touch with realityTrump’s Hannity interview reveals a president out of touch with reality
    Politics

    He can’t explain what he’s trying to do or why.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    FBI agents’ union slams Trump, says the shutdown is harming national securityFBI agents’ union slams Trump, says the shutdown is harming national security
    Politics

    “The important work done by the Bureau needs to be funded immediately.”

    By Matthew Yglesias

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