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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

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    Ed Gillespie’s demagogic nonsense on immigrant crime has spread to New JerseyEd Gillespie’s demagogic nonsense on immigrant crime has spread to New Jersey
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    Kim Guadagno picks up the crazy ads torch

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Establishment Republicans mystified by their base should look at Ed Gillespie’s campaignEstablishment Republicans mystified by their base should look at Ed Gillespie’s campaign
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    They learned it by watching you.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Trump threatens to cancel NBC’s broadcast license over critical reportingTrump threatens to cancel NBC’s broadcast license over critical reporting
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    A terrifying threat, if it were remotely credible.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    The GOP’s tax reform Bermuda TriangleThe GOP’s tax reform Bermuda Triangle
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    Their three core goals are totally incompatible.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    The Jones Act, the obscure 1920 shipping regulation strangling Puerto Rico, explainedThe Jones Act, the obscure 1920 shipping regulation strangling Puerto Rico, explained
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    Protectionism and exploitation at its worst.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The incredibly boring reason Trump is on track to win in 2020The incredibly boring reason Trump is on track to win in 2020
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    The incumbent usually wins.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The 4 stories that defined the weekThe 4 stories that defined the week
    Politics

    From mass killings to Morongate.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Meet Kevin Warsh, the man Trump may tap to wreck the American economyMeet Kevin Warsh, the man Trump may tap to wreck the American economy
    Politics

    The Harriet Miers of the Fed is ready for a comeback.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    After Sandy Hook, Trump hailed Obama’s call for gun control legislationAfter Sandy Hook, Trump hailed Obama’s call for gun control legislation
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    A reminder of how far we’ve come.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump’s taste for flattery is a disaster for Puerto Rico — and someday the worldTrump’s taste for flattery is a disaster for Puerto Rico — and someday the world
    Politics

    Leaders need information; our leaders prefer cocooning.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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