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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    We have a trial dateWe have a trial date
    Politics

    There’s more to broadband mergers than antitrust.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Apple could get a staggering $47 billion windfall from the tax billApple could get a staggering $47 billion windfall from the tax bill
    Politics

    Even Tim Cook has explained this won’t boost investment.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Tomorrow’s financial crisis todayTomorrow’s financial crisis today
    Politics

    A very Trumpy gamble.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    We need a healthier conversation about partisanship and sexual assaultWe need a healthier conversation about partisanship and sexual assault
    Politics

    Trying to put sexual assault allegations beyond partisanship is only making them more partisan.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The tax bill is a tax cut, not a culture warThe tax bill is a tax cut, not a culture war
    Politics

    The bill isn’t about “owning the libs” — it’s about cutting taxes on corporations.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Republicans need Roy Moore to pass their tax billRepublicans need Roy Moore to pass their tax bill
    Politics

    The policy stakes of the Alabama special election are high.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Policy
    Groundbreaking empirical research shows where innovation really comes fromGroundbreaking empirical research shows where innovation really comes from
    Policy

    Breaking down barriers for underrepresented kids could quadruple America’s pool of inventors.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Democrats need to get a grip about the budget deficitDemocrats need to get a grip about the budget deficit
    Politics

    The tax bill is bad, the debt is fine.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Don’t worry about the debtDon’t worry about the debt
    Politics

    Lack of pay-fors is very rarely a reason to refuse to do something worthwhile.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The 4 most important stories of the week, explainedThe 4 most important stories of the week, explained
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    It was a big week.

    By Matthew Yglesias