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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

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    “Auld Lang Syne,” explained“Auld Lang Syne,” explained
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    The Scottish Reformation meets a Canadian big band leader to create a cultural juggernaut.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Elizabeth Warren announces 2020 presidential exploratory committeeElizabeth Warren announces 2020 presidential exploratory committee
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    She’s running.

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    There never were any “adults in the room”There never were any “adults in the room”
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    The only real grown-ups in American politics are in the resistance.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Beto O’Rourke’s voting record is more conservative than the average Democrat’sBeto O’Rourke’s voting record is more conservative than the average Democrat’s
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    It’s about what you’d expect from someone running a statewide campaign in Texas.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    I’m starting to think Mexico isn’t going to pay for the wallI’m starting to think Mexico isn’t going to pay for the wall
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    And my doubts are only growing.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Paul Ryan’s farewell address contained a blaze of nonsense about povertyPaul Ryan’s farewell address contained a blaze of nonsense about poverty
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    Leaving Congress with a legacy of empty words.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Trump’s perhaps correct critique of the Federal Reserve, explainedTrump’s perhaps correct critique of the Federal Reserve, explained
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    Premature interest rate increases hurt workers and the economy.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are both way more popular than TrumpJoe Biden and Bernie Sanders are both way more popular than Trump
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    Biden, in particular, is popular with everyone.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Tucker Carlson isn’t speaking forbidden truths about immigration — he’s just wrongTucker Carlson isn’t speaking forbidden truths about immigration — he’s just wrong
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    Immigrants make most Americans richer, not poorer.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Joe Biden is leading the 2020 polls. Here’s what he thinks about policy.Joe Biden is leading the 2020 polls. Here’s what he thinks about policy.
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    A back-to-basics pitch aimed at middle-class workers.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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