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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

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    What Donald Trump doesn’t understand about tradeWhat Donald Trump doesn’t understand about trade
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    He often oversimplifies the complex trade-offs that are inherent to global trade.

    By Matthew Yglesias and Mac Schneider
    Politics
    The big lesson of Trump’s first 2 weeks: resistance worksThe big lesson of Trump’s first 2 weeks: resistance works
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    Politics

    Protests, phone calls, and mobilization are making a difference.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Culture
    Super Bowl 2017: start time, TV schedule, and how to live-stream Patriots vs. FalconsSuper Bowl 2017: start time, TV schedule, and how to live-stream Patriots vs. Falcons
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    Politics
    Senate Republicans don’t sound too eager to pay for Trump’s wallSenate Republicans don’t sound too eager to pay for Trump’s wall
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    And Mexico’s definitely not going to do it

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump fact sheet says America has 2 defense secretaries and Australia has a presidentTrump fact sheet says America has 2 defense secretaries and Australia has a president
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    It’s silly, but beware the brown M&M principle.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Why Republican efforts to “repair” Obamacare are doomed to failWhy Republican efforts to “repair” Obamacare are doomed to fail
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    They have a new buzzword but still no plan.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Trump is planning to roll back Obama’s landmark bank regulationsTrump is planning to roll back Obama’s landmark bank regulations
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    A shame, because financial reform is working.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Now that he’s president, Trump might decide to admit the economy is pretty goodNow that he’s president, Trump might decide to admit the economy is pretty good
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    Trump’s first jobs day is Friday.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The Trump administration is considering a broad crackdown on legal foreign workersThe Trump administration is considering a broad crackdown on legal foreign workers
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    Making America great again by crippling the economy.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Donald Trump has revealed himself to be a president utterly lacking in empathyDonald Trump has revealed himself to be a president utterly lacking in empathy
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    The alarming message behind the “Fake Tears Chuck Schumer” jibe.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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