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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    Why Bernie Sanders enrages Democratic insiders, in one sentenceWhy Bernie Sanders enrages Democratic insiders, in one sentence
    Politics

    He keeps saying they don’t take on special interests they’ve been fighting for years.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton vows to end “carried interest” loophole — even if Congress won’tHillary Clinton vows to end “carried interest” loophole — even if Congress won’t
    Politics

    Hitting the private equity guys where it hurts.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    80,000 people live in Somerville, and only 22 of its buildings are legal under current zoning
    Politics

    America’s classic urban neighborhoods are illegal.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    2016 Presidential Election
    Trump’s fans love his shtick, but there’s no method to his madnessTrump’s fans love his shtick, but there’s no method to his madness
    2016 Presidential Election

    This stuff worked in the primary, but it’s toxic in the general.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Donald Trump’s accusation that American soldiers stole money in Iraq, explained
    Politics

    He’s basically right, but he’s saying he never said it.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Financial markets are begging the US, Europe, and Japan to run bigger deficitsFinancial markets are begging the US, Europe, and Japan to run bigger deficits
    Politics

    It’s time for more debt.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s foreign policy speech revealed a dangerous mix of ignorance and arroganceDonald Trump’s foreign policy speech revealed a dangerous mix of ignorance and arrogance
    Politics

    He doesn’t know what he’s talking about, and he doesn’t care.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Lone wolf terrorist attacks are the thorniest problem in national securityLone wolf terrorist attacks are the thorniest problem in national security
    Politics

    And a longtime nightmare scenario for Obama and his team.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Culture
    4 winners and 3 losers from Game of Thrones episode 8: “No One”4 winners and 3 losers from Game of Thrones episode 8: “No One”
    Culture

    A good week for the rule of law, a bad week for Dorne fans (if there were any).

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    How Donald Trump made millions running failed casinos in Atlantic CityHow Donald Trump made millions running failed casinos in Atlantic City
    Politics

    To understand Trump, look at how he bilked investors in his casinos.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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