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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

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    What to expect from the second day of the Republican conventionWhat to expect from the second day of the Republican convention
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    A focus on the economy.

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    Melania Trump’s plagiarism matters because it exposes Donald Trump’s profound lazinessMelania Trump’s plagiarism matters because it exposes Donald Trump’s profound laziness
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    Racism is a big deal to Trump’s enemies; plagiarism should be to his supporters.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Donald Trump has no idea how to make America safe againDonald Trump has no idea how to make America safe again
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    He’s a fraud — here’s a real plan for reducing crime.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    4 winners and 4 losers from the first night of the Republican National Convention4 winners and 4 losers from the first night of the Republican National Convention
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    The GOP’s long-term future is a loser.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    A former Romney, Rubio, and Perry adviser explains the RNC in one brutal tweet
    Politics

    He’s not wrong

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Melania Trump, explainedMelania Trump, explained
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    What you should know about tonight’s featured convention speaker.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s first 2 speakers made the subtext textDonald Trump’s first 2 speakers made the subtext text
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    It’s not about security — it’s about disliking the more diverse and tolerant America.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Republican platform will call for bringing back a Depression-era bank regulation liberals love
    Politics

    But Trump also wants to totally deregulate Wall Street.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    How Donald Trump won
    Politics
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    Turkey coup: try to picture Donald Trump handling this well
    2016 Presidential Election
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