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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    Hillary Clinton wants to let people “buy in” to MedicareHillary Clinton wants to let people “buy in” to Medicare
    Politics

    What you need to know.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Culture
    Game of Thrones episodes are starting to feel like trailers for the real showGame of Thrones episodes are starting to feel like trailers for the real show
    Culture

    The show has forgotten how to tell a story in between its big moments.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Business & Finance
    Amazon Video Direct is a bigger threat to Netflix and HBO than to YouTubeAmazon Video Direct is a bigger threat to Netflix and HBO than to YouTube
    Business & Finance

    A creator-facing platform for premium video.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    25 hedge fund managers earned more last year than every kindergarten teacher in America25 hedge fund managers earned more last year than every kindergarten teacher in America
    Politics

    A total of $12.94 billion.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The real reason Bernie Sanders will enthusiastically back Hillary Clinton in NovemberThe real reason Bernie Sanders will enthusiastically back Hillary Clinton in November
    Politics

    Concessions aren’t the point — his power and agenda are on the ballot too.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    You can’t talk about Trump’s rise without talking about racismYou can’t talk about Trump’s rise without talking about racism
    Politics

    It’s central to his appeal.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Features
    How work has gotten betterHow work has gotten better
    Features

    It’s not just about money.

    Culture
    Game of Thrones season 6: we just got a huge hint about Jon Snow’s real parentsGame of Thrones season 6: we just got a huge hint about Jon Snow’s real parents
    Politics
    Donald Trump just threatened to cause an unprecedented global financial crisisDonald Trump just threatened to cause an unprecedented global financial crisis
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    Politics

    Applying business logic to policy is dangerous.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Paul Ryan is bluffing with no cards, and Donald Trump knows itPaul Ryan is bluffing with no cards, and Donald Trump knows it
    Play
    Politics

    He and other conservative leaders have no leverage.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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