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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    This is the real way big business peddles influence in WashingtonThis is the real way big business peddles influence in Washington
    Politics

    It’s (mostly) not about campaign contributions.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The 2016 Democratic primary has been unusually substantive and low-keyThe 2016 Democratic primary has been unusually substantive and low-key
    Politics

    Compared to 1992, 2004, or 2008 this is calm and dignified — party unity won’t be hard.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    John Kasich says DC residents can’t vote because they vote for DemocratsJohn Kasich says DC residents can’t vote because they vote for Democrats
    Politics

    A concise, clear statement of the real argument against DC statehood.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The controversy over Harriet Tubman, Andrew Jackson, and the $20 bill, explainedThe controversy over Harriet Tubman, Andrew Jackson, and the $20 bill, explained
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    Politics

    A symbolic shift that explains all of American politics.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Who’s more electable: Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton?Who’s more electable: Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton?
    Politics

    The very stuff that Sanders’ supporters admire makes him a risky bet.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Culture
    How Lin-Manuel Miranda taught liberals to love Alexander HamiltonHow Lin-Manuel Miranda taught liberals to love Alexander Hamilton
    Culture

    Obama is keeping Hamilton on money and ditching Andrew Jackson because of a larger historiographical revolution.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Explainers
    How Lin-Manuel Miranda taught liberals to love Alexander HamiltonHow Lin-Manuel Miranda taught liberals to love Alexander Hamilton
    Explainers

    Broadway’s hottest musical is also part of a historiographical revolution.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders is (still) the future of the Democratic PartyBernie Sanders is (still) the future of the Democratic Party
    Politics

    Beyond 2016, his brand of politics paints the way forward for Democrats.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Why “Uber for X” companies are struggling even as Uber thrivesWhy “Uber for X” companies are struggling even as Uber thrives
    Politics

    It’s not just an app, it’s a loophole in some bad regulations.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders is closing the national polling gap with Hillary ClintonBernie Sanders is closing the national polling gap with Hillary Clinton
    Politics

    She’s below 50 percent, and it’s less than a 2-point race.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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