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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    British Columbia has a plan to counter Trump’s tariffs with a blow to American coalBritish Columbia has a plan to counter Trump’s tariffs with a blow to American coal
    Politics

    A worthwhile Canadian initiative.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Normal presidents downplay the 100 days cliché. Trump is letting it control him.Normal presidents downplay the 100 days cliché. Trump is letting it control him.
    Politics

    The most media-obsessed White House ever.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Why it’s so hard to stop the government from shutting downWhy it’s so hard to stop the government from shutting down
    Politics

    Transactional politics has gone out of style.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Obama’s $400,000 Wall Street speaking fee will undermine everything he believes inObama’s $400,000 Wall Street speaking fee will undermine everything he believes in
    Politics

    To fight the rising tide of populism, mainstream leaders need to raise their ethical game.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump supporters are the most overrated force in American politicsTrump supporters are the most overrated force in American politics
    Politics

    46 percent of voters is not usually enough to win.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump’s Treasury Department hasn’t filled any tax policy jobsTrump’s Treasury Department hasn’t filled any tax policy jobs
    Politics

    Here’s who’s working on tax reform

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    If you really respect Trump voters, tell them the truthIf you really respect Trump voters, tell them the truth
    Politics

    Struggling communities deserve help, but nostalgia economics won’t work.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump’s latest executive orders are the nail in the coffin of his economic populismTrump’s latest executive orders are the nail in the coffin of his economic populism
    Politics

    There’s no workers’ party here.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Growing life span inequality has given the rich an extra $130,000 in government benefitsGrowing life span inequality has given the rich an extra $130,000 in government benefits
    Politics

    A powerhouse new study’s surprising revelations about inequality.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    This Trump tweet shows why his aides can’t run the government for himThis Trump tweet shows why his aides can’t run the government for him
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    For better or worse, he needs to do the job.

    By Matthew Yglesias