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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Explainers
    Is the push for a $15-an-hour minimum wage a good idea?Is the push for a $15-an-hour minimum wage a good idea?
    Explainers

    A national movement for higher pay is gaining steam, but experts are deeply conflicted about the likely economic impact.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Culture
    What is Easter all about? Resurrection or eggs and bunnies?What is Easter all about? Resurrection or eggs and bunnies?
    Culture

    The surprising links between traditions.

    By Matthew Yglesias and Brandon Ambrosino
    Politics
    The “garbage” story Ted Cruz says “Donald Trump and his henchmen” are spreading, explainedThe “garbage” story Ted Cruz says “Donald Trump and his henchmen” are spreading, explained
    Politics

    The perfect postmodern scandal.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Welcome to the next housing crisis: chronic undersupply of homes for a growing countryWelcome to the next housing crisis: chronic undersupply of homes for a growing country
    Politics

    Time to legalize apartments.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Paul Ryan’s bizarre speech was a de facto endorsement of Donald TrumpPaul Ryan’s bizarre speech was a de facto endorsement of Donald Trump
    Politics

    He failed to address the elephant in the room.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    World Politics
    The Brussels attacks are a profound threat to the European projectThe Brussels attacks are a profound threat to the European project
    World Politics

    If Belgian law enforcement can’t work, it’s a threat to all its neighbors.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Clinton-style centrist economics rests on a surprisingly shaky foundationClinton-style centrist economics rests on a surprisingly shaky foundation
    Politics

    Black votes and the institutional support of labor unions are weak pillars for neoliberalism.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Why experts think Trump could hand Democrats a House majorityWhy experts think Trump could hand Democrats a House majority
    Politics

    One way to Make America Great Again.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Donald Trump is counting on an anti-trade backlash that doesn’t appear to existDonald Trump is counting on an anti-trade backlash that doesn’t appear to exist
    Politics

    He is going to lose really badly in November.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The real reason President Obama appointed Merrick GarlandThe real reason President Obama appointed Merrick Garland
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    Politics

    He wants to get a nominee confirmed.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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