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Dylan Matthews

Dylan Matthews

Former Senior Correspondent and Lead Writer

    Latest articles by Dylan Matthews

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    This could’ve been Hillary Clinton’s legacy.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Trump looks poised to pass his agenda through Congress. So did Jimmy Carter.

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    Tired of winning yet?

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    You’ll learn more about Trump by looking at his new website than listening to his speechYou’ll learn more about Trump by looking at his new website than listening to his speech
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    This is the real agenda.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    The hidden political message of Chuck Schumer’s inaugural speechThe hidden political message of Chuck Schumer’s inaugural speech
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    It was a stinging repudiation of Trump.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Paul Ryan promises to replace key Obamacare policy with that same policyPaul Ryan promises to replace key Obamacare policy with that same policy
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    Here’s how America will change as soon as Donald Trump takes officeHere’s how America will change as soon as Donald Trump takes office
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    Vox Sentences: A victory for democracy! …In Gambia. With tanks.Vox Sentences: A victory for democracy! …In Gambia. With tanks.
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    By Dylan Matthews and Dara Lind
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    What you learn from reading 12 of Donald Trump’s booksWhat you learn from reading 12 of Donald Trump’s books
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    He’s more consistent than you think

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Vox Sentences: How to keep bears out of schools, explained for Trump’s ed secretaryVox Sentences: How to keep bears out of schools, explained for Trump’s ed secretary
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    The first disastrous confirmation hearing performance by a Trump nominee (one of five confirmation hearings in the past 24 hours).

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews

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