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Dylan Matthews

Dylan Matthews

Former Senior Correspondent and Lead Writer

    Latest articles by Dylan Matthews

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    What a time to be alive.

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    Vox Sentences: The case for Trump’s ban would be much stronger without TrumpVox Sentences: The case for Trump’s ban would be much stronger without Trump
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    Both sides gear up for a legal battle over President Trump’s immigration order.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
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    I read Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch’s book. It’s very revealing.I read Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch’s book. It’s very revealing.
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    Especially about his views on abortion.

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    Vox Sentences: Muslim ban...demoniumVox Sentences: Muslim ban...demonium
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    A federal judge bans the government from banning refugees (for now).

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
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    Vox Sentences: In which the president threatens to break an international deal on TwitterVox Sentences: In which the president threatens to break an international deal on Twitter
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    Vox Sentences: Betsy DeVos is officially Trump’s weakest Cabinet nomineeVox Sentences: Betsy DeVos is officially Trump’s weakest Cabinet nominee
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    Progressive activists almost — but probably not quite — manage to sink a Trump nominee; the actual reason Trump put Iran “on notice”; it’s settlement season in Israel again.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
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    With Neil Gorsuch, 6 of 9 Supreme Court justices will have gone to HarvardWith Neil Gorsuch, 6 of 9 Supreme Court justices will have gone to Harvard
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    The other three went to Yale.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Vox Sentences: It’s Gorsuch!Vox Sentences: It’s Gorsuch!
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    Hirings at SCOTUS and firings at DOJ.

    By Dylan Matthews and Dara Lind
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    Neil Gorsuch, Trump’s Supreme Court pick, explained his worldview in this 2016 speechNeil Gorsuch, Trump’s Supreme Court pick, explained his worldview in this 2016 speech
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    Gorsuch is a textualist. Here’s what that means.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Why some conservatives fear Donald Trump is about to betray them on the Supreme CourtWhy some conservatives fear Donald Trump is about to betray them on the Supreme Court
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    Is Thomas Hardiman another David Souter?

    By Dylan Matthews

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