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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    Hillary Clinton’s surprising (and unconvincing) response to Donald Trump on tradeHillary Clinton’s surprising (and unconvincing) response to Donald Trump on trade
    Politics

    She wants you to think she’s the real protectionist.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    2016 Presidential Election
    Donald Trump’s trade policies can’t bring back the manufacturing jobsDonald Trump’s trade policies can’t bring back the manufacturing jobs
    2016 Presidential Election

    American factories have never produced more than they do today — but robots took the jobs.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Culture
    Game of Thrones just revealed Jon Snow’s real parentsGame of Thrones just revealed Jon Snow’s real parents
    Culture

    Spoilers follow!

    By Matthew Yglesias
    World Politics
    Brexit could lead to a larger crack-up of the United KingdomBrexit could lead to a larger crack-up of the United Kingdom
    Play
    World Politics

    Bye-bye, Scotland; hello, renewed Northern Irish troubles?

    By Matthew Yglesias
    World Politics
    Brexit: British people probably should have Googled this stuff before votingBrexit: British people probably should have Googled this stuff before voting
    World Politics

    It’s a little late now.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The case that Brexit is — and isn’t — the end of the European projectThe case that Brexit is — and isn’t — the end of the European project
    Play
    Politics

    The best arguments for either side.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Donald Trump’s trip to Scotland, explained
    Politics

    He’s promoting his money-losing golf courses.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Business & Finance
    One winner and four losers from the Brexit referendumOne winner and four losers from the Brexit referendum
    Play
    Business & Finance

    A potentially devastating blow to the British economy.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    The real reason Democrats and Republicans are fighting over whether to vote on doomed gun bills
    Politics

    It’s all about the campaign ads.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s campaign is an amazing gift to political scienceDonald Trump’s campaign is an amazing gift to political science
    Politics

    A totally inept campaign will finally let us see if that matters.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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