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Dylan Matthews

Dylan Matthews

Former Senior Correspondent and Lead Writer

    Latest articles by Dylan Matthews

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    Vox Sentences: “We don’t second-guess police officers”Vox Sentences: “We don’t second-guess police officers”
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    The police officers who killed Tamir Rice won’t face charges; Japan and Korea reach a historic agreement on “comfort women”; and the Obama administration’s rumored plan to deport thousands of Central American families.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
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    Vox Sentences: A huge new concussion study — from which the NFL is conspicuously absentVox Sentences: A huge new concussion study — from which the NFL is conspicuously absent
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    A major grant to study CTE launches with a funding controversy; an earthquake in Shenzhen, China; and the Mall of America tried to get a restraining order against the entire Black Lives Matter movement.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
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    Vox Sentences: SpaceX just did something really, really coolVox Sentences: SpaceX just did something really, really cool
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    A new era in spaceflight starts not with a lanuch, but with a landing; Americans keep dying in “non-combat” operations in Afghanistan; and a US airstrike kills 10 Iraqi soldiers.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
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    Donald Trump’s tax plan gives the top 0.1 percent $1.3 million eachDonald Trump’s tax plan gives the top 0.1 percent $1.3 million each
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    It’s a great deal for rich people like Donald Trump.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    This supposedly uplifting Christmas show is actually a cruel experiment on poor childrenThis supposedly uplifting Christmas show is actually a cruel experiment on poor children
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    Vox Sentences: FIFA’s long international nightmare is overVox Sentences: FIFA’s long international nightmare is over
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    FIFA president Sepp Blatter hit with an 8-year ban from soccer; the FDA kind of fixes its discriminatory blood-donation policy; and a very confusing Spanish election.

    By Dylan Matthews and Dara Lind
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    Wearing blackface is a big part of Dutch ChristmasWearing blackface is a big part of Dutch Christmas
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    Meet Black Pete, the most racist part of Holland’s holiday celebrations.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    The key to understanding Ben Carson’s weird campaign? Glenn Beck.The key to understanding Ben Carson’s weird campaign? Glenn Beck.
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    Everything about Carson makes more sense when you connect him to Beck.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    3 winners and 3 losers from the fifth Republican debate3 winners and 3 losers from the fifth Republican debate
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    A big night for Trump and Cruz.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Vox Sentences: Nigeria’s government may have massacred hundreds of ShiitesVox Sentences: Nigeria’s government may have massacred hundreds of Shiites
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    Nigeria’s government may have massacred 200 or more Shiite Muslims; LA schools close due to bomb hoax; another GOP debate.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews