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Dylan Matthews

Dylan Matthews

Former Senior Correspondent and Lead Writer

    Latest articles by Dylan Matthews

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    He’s a throwback to a much more conservative Democratic Party.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    No, really, George W. Bush lied about WMDsNo, really, George W. Bush lied about WMDs
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    He wasn’t duped. He lied.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Vox Sentences: America is better than this … right?Vox Sentences: America is better than this … right?
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    After an ambush of police officers caps a week of unrest, America is taking a hard look at itself.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Why Obama is banning Cabinet members from speaking at the Democratic conventionWhy Obama is banning Cabinet members from speaking at the Democratic convention
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    It doesn’t really make any sense.

    By Dylan Matthews
    archives
    Vox Sentences: “We don’t need sympathy. We need everyone to respect our lives.”Vox Sentences: “We don’t need sympathy. We need everyone to respect our lives.”
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    Another black man killed by police; the 2016 Olympics is going to be a disaster.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Donald Trump told House Republicans he’d defend a nonexistent part of the ConstitutionDonald Trump told House Republicans he’d defend a nonexistent part of the Constitution
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    Article XII is a fantastic article, very classy, very elegant.

    By Dylan Matthews
    archives
    Vox Sentences: His name was Alton SterlingVox Sentences: His name was Alton Sterling
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    Remembering the latest victim of a police killing.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Vox Sentences: We are sick of emailing you about Hillary Clinton’s damn emailsVox Sentences: We are sick of emailing you about Hillary Clinton’s damn emails
    Politics

    The FBI says Clinton was “extremely careless” but not criminal; Australia gets in on the political dys-fun-ction; a deadly month for ISIS.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    The Clintons and the press are caught in a pointless, toxic cycle of scandalThe Clintons and the press are caught in a pointless, toxic cycle of scandal
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    Politics

    No end in sight.

    By Dylan Matthews
    archives
    Vox Sentences: Happy Friday! Here’s how many civilians the US has killed with drones.Vox Sentences: Happy Friday! Here’s how many civilians the US has killed with drones.
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    The US releases some (questionable) data on drone strikes; ISIS takes hostages in Bangladesh.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews

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