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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

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    The hidden reason Republicans are so eager to repeal ObamacareThe hidden reason Republicans are so eager to repeal Obamacare
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    Repeal cuts taxes for millionaires, even if millions lose insurance.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Get ready for the regional shopping mall apocalypseGet ready for the regional shopping mall apocalypse
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    Fragile ecosystems poorly suited to a changing world.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    House Republicans are charging ahead with a dishonest, reckless health care planHouse Republicans are charging ahead with a dishonest, reckless health care plan
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    An exercise in fig leafs and buck passing, not legislation.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    This $2.5 million Palo Alto teardown shows how coastal housing policy has gone wrongThis $2.5 million Palo Alto teardown shows how coastal housing policy has gone wrong
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    Too big an issue to leave to local government

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Leisure and hospitality workers got big raises last yearLeisure and hospitality workers got big raises last year
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    A possible sign of minimum wage hikes paying off.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Trump tweets that America “needs a good ‘shutdown’ in September to fix mess”Trump tweets that America “needs a good ‘shutdown’ in September to fix mess”
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    The master negotiator didn’t get much in the last deal.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Now we know Donald Trump’s plan to sell tax cuts for the richNow we know Donald Trump’s plan to sell tax cuts for the rich
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    He’s gonna lie about it. A lot.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Why Donald Trump will have a harder time cutting taxes than George W. BushWhy Donald Trump will have a harder time cutting taxes than George W. Bush
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    Bush had substantial advantages that Trump lacks.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    American Airlines gave its workers a raise. Wall Street freaked out.American Airlines gave its workers a raise. Wall Street freaked out.
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    This is why we can’t have nice things.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Donald Trump’s first 100 days have been a moneymaking success storyDonald Trump’s first 100 days have been a moneymaking success story
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    He’s getting what he cares about.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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