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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Explainers
    The electric scooter boom, explainedThe electric scooter boom, explained
    Explainers

    If cities are serious about sustainability, they should stop standing in the way of the scooter.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Obama wants Democrats to quit their addiction to the status quoObama wants Democrats to quit their addiction to the status quo
    Politics

    “It’s manufactured by the powerful and the privileged who want to keep us divided.”

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Republicans are arguing that Medicare-for-all will undermine MedicareRepublicans are arguing that Medicare-for-all will undermine Medicare
    Politics

    And public opinion research suggests it just might.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Republicans are preparing to disavow Trump if he fails — then come back and try the same policiesRepublicans are preparing to disavow Trump if he fails — then come back and try the same policies
    Politics

    Conservatism can never fail, only be failed.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump’s White House says wages are rising more than liberals thinkTrump’s White House says wages are rising more than liberals think
    Politics

    They’re probably right.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    John McCain’s memorial service was not a resistance eventJohn McCain’s memorial service was not a resistance event
    Politics

    Normal Republicanism is a real force in America that should be seen for what it is.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    John McCain, who died at 81, explained
    Explainers

    McCain was a rare Washington figure who was liked and respected — for who he was.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    A way-too-early look at which 2020 Democratic contenders are overratedA way-too-early look at which 2020 Democratic contenders are overrated
    Politics

    The betting website PredictIt offers an opportunity to take stock of current conventional wisdom.

    By Dylan Matthews, Matthew Yglesias and 1 more
    Climate
    Trump’s continued indolent response to Hurricane Maria is our worst fears about him come trueTrump’s continued indolent response to Hurricane Maria is our worst fears about him come true
    Climate

    Almost 3,000 dead and he says, “We did a fantastic job.”

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The fight over renaming the Russell Senate Office Building after John McCain, explainedThe fight over renaming the Russell Senate Office Building after John McCain, explained
    Politics

    Republicans are siding with a Democratic segregationist over a GOP war hero to own the libs.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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