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Dylan Matthews

Dylan Matthews

Former Senior Correspondent and Lead Writer

    Latest articles by Dylan Matthews

    Education
    David Geffen’s $100 million gift to UCLA is philanthropy at its absolute worstDavid Geffen’s $100 million gift to UCLA is philanthropy at its absolute worst
    Education

    The donation is bad, and he should feel bad.

    By Dylan Matthews
    archives
    Vox Sentences: The worst bombing since Lebanon’s civil warVox Sentences: The worst bombing since Lebanon’s civil war
    archives

    Suicide bombings in Lebanon; a rate hike for Xmas; and the US busts 2 members of Venezuela’s first family for drug smuggling.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
    archives
    Vox Sentences: Why the UN is comparing Burundi 2015 to Rwanda 1994Vox Sentences: Why the UN is comparing Burundi 2015 to Rwanda 1994
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    Atrocity watch in Burundi; another Republican presidential debate; and new EU regulations will make it easier to boycott Israeli settlements.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Ben Carson says he would not abort baby HitlerBen Carson says he would not abort baby Hitler
    Politics

    But where does he stand on time travel paradoxes?

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Denmark, Finland, and Sweden are proof that poverty in the US doesn’t have to be this highDenmark, Finland, and Sweden are proof that poverty in the US doesn’t have to be this high
    Politics

    In 2004, the US child poverty rate was about 12 percent. Denmark’s was less than 2 percent.

    By Dylan Matthews
    2016 Presidential Election
    3 winners and 2 losers from the fourth Republican debate3 winners and 2 losers from the fourth Republican debate
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    2016 Presidential Election

    A big night for Marco Rubio and Rand Paul — and another dismal one for Jeb.

    By Dylan Matthews, Libby Nelson and 1 more
    2016 Presidential Election
    Donald Trump says “I love free trade,” contradicting all his prior statements on tradeDonald Trump says “I love free trade,” contradicting all his prior statements on trade
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    2016 Presidential Election

    20 percent tariffs aren’t exactly “free trade.”

    By Dylan Matthews
    2016 Presidential Election
    Donald Trump, a literal billionaire, just said on national TV that wages are too highDonald Trump, a literal billionaire, just said on national TV that wages are too high
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    2016 Presidential Election

    Thing is, this has always been the argument against a minimum wage increase.

    By Dylan Matthews
    archives
    Vox Sentences: Congress is making it harder for Obama to close GuantanamoVox Sentences: Congress is making it harder for Obama to close Guantanamo
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    Congress bans Gitmo transfers*; an Obama legacy up for Supreme Court review*; and a doping scandal in Russia.* *Again.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
    Personal Finance
    Split is an Uber competitor with rides starting at $2. Can it last?Split is an Uber competitor with rides starting at $2. Can it last?
    Personal Finance

    It’s only in DC, and only for iPhones. But its potential is huge.

    By Dylan Matthews