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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

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    It might take a black candidate to beat Trump’s toxic racial politicsIt might take a black candidate to beat Trump’s toxic racial politics
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    Cory Booker’s path out of the identity vs. economic politics quagmire.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    4 winners and 3 losers from the primaries in Pennsylvania and Nebraska4 winners and 3 losers from the primaries in Pennsylvania and Nebraska
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    A good night for women, while Rick Saccone loses again.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump helps sanctioned Chinese phone maker after China delivers a big loan to a Trump projectTrump helps sanctioned Chinese phone maker after China delivers a big loan to a Trump project
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    Trump stands to gain from an Indonesian project that got a $500 million loan right before he flip-flopped on ZTE.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Cruelty is the defining characteristic of Donald Trump’s politics and policyCruelty is the defining characteristic of Donald Trump’s politics and policy
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    John Kelly says separating kids from their parents is fine because of “foster care or whatever.”

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Why are we taking Donald Trump’s Korea diplomacy seriously?Why are we taking Donald Trump’s Korea diplomacy seriously?
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    All he does is lie and break promises. This will be no different.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    The week’s 4 biggest political stories, explainedThe week’s 4 biggest political stories, explained
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    In and out of nuclear deals and new dimensions to Michael Cohen’s scandals.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Drug company stocks really liked today’s Trump speech on drug pricesDrug company stocks really liked today’s Trump speech on drug prices
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    Another “populist” promise broken.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    There’s an easier way for California to build greener housing: just build more homesThere’s an easier way for California to build greener housing: just build more homes
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    Rooftop solar on new houses is a big commitment, but building more houses would be better.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Sheldon Adelson cuts $30 million check to help House Republicans win the midtermsSheldon Adelson cuts $30 million check to help House Republicans win the midterms
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    The casino billionaire is fighting for the common man.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Michael Cohen’s LLC got secret corporate payments. What about Trump’s shell companies?Michael Cohen’s LLC got secret corporate payments. What about Trump’s shell companies?
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    Trump’s tax returns will reveal who is paying him; congressional Republicans don’t want to know.

    By Matthew Yglesias