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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: Tillerson goes to Moscow, Bannon goes downVox Sentences: Tillerson goes to Moscow, Bannon goes down
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    Tillerson visits Moscow; a surprise twist in Iran’s presidential election; Bannon keeps losing to Kushner.

    By Dylan Matthews, Dara Lind and 1 more
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    Vox Sentences: A high-stakes game of chicken with North KoreaVox Sentences: A high-stakes game of chicken with North Korea
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    The first congressional special election of the Trump years is upon us; sure, why not some North Korean missile tests.

    By Dylan Matthews, Dara Lind and 1 more
    Future Perfect
    Why I gave my kidney to a stranger — and why you should consider doing it tooWhy I gave my kidney to a stranger — and why you should consider doing it too
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    Future Perfect

    It’s simple.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Vox Sentences: New York’s (not quite) free for (not quite) all college planVox Sentences: New York’s (not quite) free for (not quite) all college plan
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    Plus: Yes, United Airlines really is that bad (and other news).

    By Dylan Matthews, Jeff Stein and 2 more
    Culture
    The subtle brilliance of Sesame Street’s first episode starring an autistic MuppetThe subtle brilliance of Sesame Street’s first episode starring an autistic Muppet
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    “Meet Julia” teaches kids without autism how to be better friends.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Vox Sentences: The only person not affected by Trump’s strikes on Assad is AssadVox Sentences: The only person not affected by Trump’s strikes on Assad is Assad
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    By Dylan Matthews, Naomi Shavin and 1 more
    Politics
    A brief guide to Kevin Hassett, Trump’s new chief economistA brief guide to Kevin Hassett, Trump’s new chief economist
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    He’s a free trader who’s sympathetic to carbon taxes.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    The best way the US could help Syrians: open the bordersThe best way the US could help Syrians: open the borders
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    Bombing is rarely the best way to help people.

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    Vox Sentences: Trump is weighing military action against SyriaVox Sentences: Trump is weighing military action against Syria
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    Trump considers military action against Assad; McConnell goes nuclear in the Senate; China’s Xi Jinping visits Mar-a-Lago.

    By Dylan Matthews, Naomi Shavin and 1 more
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    Vox Sentences: Is Jared Kushner the new Steve Bannon?Vox Sentences: Is Jared Kushner the new Steve Bannon?
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    Bannon, you’re fired (from the NSC); the chemical attack in Syria puts a spotlight on Russia; O’Reilly’s sexual harassment cases cost Fox News money — but not Trump’s support.

    By Dylan Matthews, Dara Lind and 1 more