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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

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    The Trump conflicts of interest we can see are just the tip of the icebergThe Trump conflicts of interest we can see are just the tip of the iceberg
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    The true possibility of corruption is essentially unlimited.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    It turns out we should have taken Trump literally as well as seriouslyIt turns out we should have taken Trump literally as well as seriously
    Politics

    He’s really doing what he said.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Treasury officials are warning hedge funds could create the next big financial blowupTreasury officials are warning hedge funds could create the next big financial blowup
    Politics

    Work continues on identifying key risks.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Democrats neither can nor should ditch “identity politics”Democrats neither can nor should ditch “identity politics”
    Politics

    There’s no other kind of politics. They just need to do it better.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Don’t let Donald Trump’s antics distract you from what’s really importantDon’t let Donald Trump’s antics distract you from what’s really important
    Politics

    He’s paying fraud fines and collecting bribes — and distracting you with Hamilton tweets.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Facebook’s fake news problem is way bigger than fake newsFacebook’s fake news problem is way bigger than fake news
    Politics

    Algorithmic media consumption leaves readers lost at sea.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Tim Ryan is going to challenge Nancy Pelosi to lead House DemocratsTim Ryan is going to challenge Nancy Pelosi to lead House Democrats
    Politics

    An economic populist with a moderate streak on culture and the environment.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Not every congressional Democrat shares leadership’s desire to work with TrumpNot every congressional Democrat shares leadership’s desire to work with Trump
    Politics

    Rep. Ruben Gallego says “Donald Trump is not an ordinary politician.”

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Congressional Democrats have nothing to fear from standing up to Trump, in one chartCongressional Democrats have nothing to fear from standing up to Trump, in one chart
    Politics

    He’s the least popular president-elect on record.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    We have 100 days to save the RepublicWe have 100 days to save the Republic
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    The transition period is our last best chance to save the republic.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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