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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Why House Democrats are eager to force votes on doomed gun control bills
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    Politics

    It’s about seizing the initiative from Trump

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Culture
    Game of Thrones’ “Battle of the Bastards” looked great, but it didn’t make any damn senseGame of Thrones’ “Battle of the Bastards” looked great, but it didn’t make any damn sense
    Culture

    Since when is Ramsay Bolton such a military genius?

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Here’s how your city’s public schools really stack up
    Politics
    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Julián Castro is reportedly on the VP shortlist, along with Elizabeth Warren and Tim KaineJulián Castro is reportedly on the VP shortlist, along with Elizabeth Warren and Tim Kaine
    Politics

    The pros and cons of a young — and arguably too inexperienced — choice.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Hillary’s new line on Trump’s business career: “He’s Mitt Romney but bad at his job”Hillary’s new line on Trump’s business career: “He’s Mitt Romney but bad at his job”
    Politics

    Trump would be richer if he’d put his inheritance in an index fund. Sad!

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Why Democrats are excited about today’s votes on doomed gun control billsWhy Democrats are excited about today’s votes on doomed gun control bills
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    Politics

    They’re united on responding to Orlando while the GOP is in Trump-induced chaos.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Obama’s war on excessive occupational licensing highlights his increasingly unfashionable brand of liberalism
    Politics

    You can’t blame everything on billionaires.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Forget politics: Hillary Clinton’s VP pick should be a worthy successorForget politics: Hillary Clinton’s VP pick should be a worthy successor
    Politics

    Clinton should actually do what every candidate says they’re doing with their VP pick.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Basic parenting gets fathers a gold star, and other things I learned on paternity leave
    Features

    Here’s what happens when a man walks around with his infant son during the work day.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Business & Finance
    Why the elevator could be the next great disruptive technologyWhy the elevator could be the next great disruptive technology
    Business & Finance

    We have the tools we need to solve the housing crisis.

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