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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: Suicide bombings in NigeriaVox Sentences: Suicide bombings in Nigeria
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    The death toll is estimated at over 60.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Angela Merkel told a sobbing girl she couldn’t save her from deportation. It was a lie.Angela Merkel told a sobbing girl she couldn’t save her from deportation. It was a lie.
    Politics

    Watch this video and then try to tell me with a straight face that immigration laws are just.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Gun Violence
    Vox Sentences: A shooting in ChattanoogaVox Sentences: A shooting in Chattanooga
    Gun Violence

    We don’t yet know what drove Mohammod Youssuf Abdulazeez to kill four marines.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    America’s best program for the poor may be even better than we thoughtAmerica’s best program for the poor may be even better than we thought
    Politics

    The Earned Income Tax Credit is twice as effective as government estimates suggest, according to a new study.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Vox Sentences: IMF decides Greece is too boring, concocts scheme to make it interestingVox Sentences: IMF decides Greece is too boring, concocts scheme to make it interesting
    World Politics
    Arms control experts are tweeting praise for the Iran nuclear dealArms control experts are tweeting praise for the Iran nuclear deal
    World Politics

    But they have some reservations.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Iran
    Vox Sentences: The Iran nuclear deal, explained 5 different waysVox Sentences: The Iran nuclear deal, explained 5 different ways
    Iran

    We’ve got you covered.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    George W. Bush was a much better president than liberals like to admitGeorge W. Bush was a much better president than liberals like to admit
    Politics

    The HIV/AIDS policies he championed have likely saved millions of lives.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    The tragic connection between poverty and mental health, in one chartThe tragic connection between poverty and mental health, in one chart
    Politics

    The poor are much likelier to suffer from mental health problems.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    The case for a United States of EuropeThe case for a United States of Europe
    Politics

    With the possibility of a Greek exit, the remaining members of the euro can, and should, push for closer union.

    By Dylan Matthews

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