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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    The Trump Show is addling our brains and blinding us to what mattersThe Trump Show is addling our brains and blinding us to what matters
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    A dozen stories with real impact on people got ignored during the memo fracas.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    4 big stories from a very weird week in Washington4 big stories from a very weird week in Washington
    Politics

    Here’s what you need to know.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The Steele dossier, explainedThe Steele dossier, explained
    Politics

    Republican senators want the author of the “pee tape” document arrested.

    By Matthew Yglesias and Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Trump’s new infrastructure “plan,” explainedTrump’s new infrastructure “plan,” explained
    Politics

    No money, no details, and no explanation of how it works.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    If Trump acted normal, he’d be an unpopular president with an unpopular agendaIf Trump acted normal, he’d be an unpopular president with an unpopular agenda
    Politics

    The Trump Show serves the president’s interests.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    In Kennedy’s speech, Democrats rediscovered Barack Obama’s compelling visionIn Kennedy’s speech, Democrats rediscovered Barack Obama’s compelling vision
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    Politics

    America is about equality, across all dimensions.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Donald Trump has no solutions for America’s big problemsDonald Trump has no solutions for America’s big problems
    Politics

    A hollow showman who can’t govern at all.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump’s approval rating is below 50% in 38 statesTrump’s approval rating is below 50% in 38 states
    Politics

    Check out those Texas numbers.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The truth about the Trump economy, explainedThe truth about the Trump economy, explained
    Politics

    A massive change in perceptions masks continuity with the Obama years.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    An immigration crackdown is a recipe for national decline
    Politics

    With fewer immigrants, America will be weaker, more divided, and less great.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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