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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: Mad Dog to defend White HouseVox Sentences: Mad Dog to defend White House
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    Donald Trump’s most widely respected Cabinet pick to date is the dude who needs a special waiver from Congress.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
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    Vox Sentences: The feds have resorted to open Twitter pleading to keep Trump ethicalVox Sentences: The feds have resorted to open Twitter pleading to keep Trump ethical
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    Vox Sentences: The 2016 election is actually still going on in North CarolinaVox Sentences: The 2016 election is actually still going on in North Carolina
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    Donald Trump makes some very establishment, not to say swampy, Cabinet picks; North Carolina’s gubernatorial election still isn’t over (but will be soon).

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
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    Vox Sentences: The legacy (or lack thereof) of Fidel CastroVox Sentences: The legacy (or lack thereof) of Fidel Castro
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    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
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    7 bizarre ways the US tried to kill or topple Fidel Castro7 bizarre ways the US tried to kill or topple Fidel Castro
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    An exploding seashell, a paramour, and tainted ice cream are among some of the more inventive tactics.

    By Dylan Matthews
    World Politics
    Fidel Castro was the last living symbol of the Cold War at its peakFidel Castro was the last living symbol of the Cold War at its peak
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    The world moved on from Fidel Castro long before he died.

    By Zack Beauchamp and Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Would a different style of voting have changed the 2016 election? We tested 5 alternatives.Would a different style of voting have changed the 2016 election? We tested 5 alternatives.
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    Poll: most people who voted in 2016 want to abolish the Electoral CollegePoll: most people who voted in 2016 want to abolish the Electoral College
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    Even some Trump voters agree.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Vox Sentences: How to have a sane, compassionate Thanksgiving, without pretending everything is okayVox Sentences: How to have a sane, compassionate Thanksgiving, without pretending everything is okay
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    This obscure Senate rule might be Donald Trump’s best hope for passing his agenda.

    By Dylan Matthews

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