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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    Congress has a bipartisan deal to save Puerto Rico from its debt crisisCongress has a bipartisan deal to save Puerto Rico from its debt crisis
    Politics

    Good news for an island in desperate need of some good news.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Hillary’s general election mobilization challenge is much broader than Bernie votersHillary’s general election mobilization challenge is much broader than Bernie voters
    Politics

    She needs Bernie’s supporters, but she also needs way more people than that.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Coastal media reality check: only 15 percent of Americans have used Uber or LyftCoastal media reality check: only 15 percent of Americans have used Uber or Lyft
    Politics

    Life outside the urban bubble.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Culture
    Game of Thrones needs a theory of leadership beyond setting people on fireGame of Thrones needs a theory of leadership beyond setting people on fire
    Culture

    The show is leaving out key details of Dany’s motives, and it’s weakening her storyline.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Seattle and Portland are showing how cities can grow without sprawlSeattle and Portland are showing how cities can grow without sprawl
    Politics

    Sprawling cities versus densifying cities

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The fight over President Obama’s new overtime rule, explainedThe fight over President Obama’s new overtime rule, explained
    Politics

    The White House promises raises for millions; conservatives see economic disaster.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The real reason Hillary Clinton is beating Bernie SandersThe real reason Hillary Clinton is beating Bernie Sanders
    Politics

    It’s not about the superdelegates — the more popular candidate is winning.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Today’s rich families in Florence, Italy, were rich 700 years agoToday’s rich families in Florence, Italy, were rich 700 years ago
    Politics

    There’s much less economic mobility than people believe.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Melania Trump on her husband: “He’s not Hitler”Melania Trump on her husband: “He’s not Hitler”
    Politics

    But maybe he needs to talk “in a softer way.”

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    People are angry, but about politics, not the economyPeople are angry, but about politics, not the economy
    Politics

    It’s not the economy, stupid.

    By Matthew Yglesias