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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    Matthew Whitaker’s appointment is the latest Trump tax the GOP is payingMatthew Whitaker’s appointment is the latest Trump tax the GOP is paying
    Politics

    A nominee whose only qualification is his unfitness.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump voters stood by Trump in the midterms — but there just aren’t enough of themTrump voters stood by Trump in the midterms — but there just aren’t enough of them
    Politics

    Time to stop with the endless diner visits.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    House Democrats must resist Trump’s infrastructure trapHouse Democrats must resist Trump’s infrastructure trap
    Politics

    A $1 trillion pork bill will cost them even more.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Money
    The tragedy of Amazon’s HQ2 selections, explainedThe tragedy of Amazon’s HQ2 selections, explained
    Money

    America needs to stop crowding tech jobs into the priciest cities.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Matt Whitaker suggested the attorney general might keep Robert Mueller’s conclusions secret foreverMatt Whitaker suggested the attorney general might keep Robert Mueller’s conclusions secret forever
    Politics

    A stealthy way to kill the inquiry.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Debbie Stabenow reelected to the SenateDebbie Stabenow reelected to the Senate
    Politics

    The blue wave crashes hard in Michigan.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Midterm Elections 2018
    Ned Lamont elected governor of ConnecticutNed Lamont elected governor of Connecticut
    Midterm Elections 2018

    The Netroots have their revenge.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Explainers
    Trump’s bizarre post-election press conference, explainedTrump’s bizarre post-election press conference, explained
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    Explainers

    A secret plan to solve abortion — and more!

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Tammy Baldwin reelected to US Senate: a progressive champion wins in WisconsinTammy Baldwin reelected to US Senate: a progressive champion wins in Wisconsin
    Politics

    The left can win in the Midwest.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Sherrod Brown reelected to US Senate: old-time labor liberalism triumphs over Ohio’s rightward driftSherrod Brown reelected to US Senate: old-time labor liberalism triumphs over Ohio’s rightward drift
    Politics

    An old-school win for an old-school Democrat.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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