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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    Trump on trade war with China: “When you’re already $500 Billion DOWN, you can’t lose!”Trump on trade war with China: “When you’re already $500 Billion DOWN, you can’t lose!”
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s Twitter feud with Amazon, explainedDonald Trump’s Twitter feud with Amazon, explained
    Politics

    A frightening plunge into authoritarianism, or maybe more meaningless nonsense.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Conservatives have no solution for the increasingly bleak economics of raising kidsConservatives have no solution for the increasingly bleak economics of raising kids
    Politics

    A changing world requires new solutions.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    It’s harder for Democrats to gerrymander effectivelyIt’s harder for Democrats to gerrymander effectively
    Politics

    Largely due to segregation, partisan map drawing is a game Democrats can’t win.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The 4 stories that drove this week in politicsThe 4 stories that drove this week in politics
    Politics

    In Trump’s America, a slow news week can feature a Cabinet shakeup.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump-era politics is a surreal nightmare and we can’t wake upTrump-era politics is a surreal nightmare and we can’t wake up
    Politics

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    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Ousted VA secretary blasts privatization in a New York Times op-edOusted VA secretary blasts privatization in a New York Times op-ed
    Politics

    His successor is diving into a political battle he may not be ready for.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Trump Administration
    David Shulkin is out as secretary of veterans affairsDavid Shulkin is out as secretary of veterans affairs
    Trump Administration

    A minor scandal and a major policy disagreement forced him out after weeks of rumors.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Let’s not repeal the 2nd AmendmentLet’s not repeal the 2nd Amendment
    Politics

    John Paul Stevens’s call is a counterproductive distraction.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    John Williams will likely be the next president of the New York FedJohn Williams will likely be the next president of the New York Fed
    Politics

    He’s got a track record of poor forecasting and weak regulation.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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