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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Kentucky’s governor said something really scary over the weekend
    Politics

    Matt Bevin: “It might be their blood that is needed” if Clinton wins.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Donald Trump gave an interview this morning that should be shocking — but we’re numbDonald Trump gave an interview this morning that should be shocking — but we’re numb
    Politics

    A very abnormal campaign is normalizing in a scary way.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Donald Trump has successfully exhausted our ability to be shockedDonald Trump has successfully exhausted our ability to be shocked
    Politics

    He doesn’t know anything and he doesn’t care. Will the American people?

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Technology
    Apple Watch Series 2: release date, price, specs and when to preorderApple Watch Series 2: release date, price, specs and when to preorder
    Technology

    Everything you need to know

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Super Mario is coming to iPhone
    Technology

    Nintendo’s first real iOS game will arrive for the holidays.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Technology
    Only Apple could get away with killing the headphone jackOnly Apple could get away with killing the headphone jack
    Play
    Technology

    Brilliant or disastrous, nobody else could even try this.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Against transparency
    Politics

    Government officials’ email should be private, just like their phone calls.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    The New York Times’ latest Clinton Foundation “scandal” may be the dumbest one yet
    Politics

    tfw your successful mission to North Korea is portrayed as improper for no reason.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    2016 presidential debate moderators announced2016 presidential debate moderators announced
    Politics

    Lester Holt, Elaine Quijano, Martha Raddatz, Anderson Cooper, and Chris Wallace.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Guess which candidate’s foundation was caught in an illegal campaign funding scheme?Guess which candidate’s foundation was caught in an illegal campaign funding scheme?
    Politics

    It’s Trump, but the press doesn’t care.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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