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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Culture
    Game of Thrones’ Euron Greyjoy, explainedGame of Thrones’ Euron Greyjoy, explained
    Culture

    He’s a swashbuckler with a dark backstory, even by Iron Islands standards.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The most important stories of the week, explainedThe most important stories of the week, explained
    Politics

    What you should know.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump’s new communications director used to call him an anti-American hack politicianTrump’s new communications director used to call him an anti-American hack politician
    Politics

    But Trump loves hedge funds now, so it’s okay.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trumpcare still isn’t deadTrumpcare still isn’t dead
    Politics

    This is a dangerous time for complacency.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    A new interview reveals Trump’s ignorance to be surprisingly wide-rangingA new interview reveals Trump’s ignorance to be surprisingly wide-ranging
    Politics

    He doesn’t know what he doesn’t know.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Elon Musk claims to have “verbal govt approval” for a giant East Coast tunnelElon Musk claims to have “verbal govt approval” for a giant East Coast tunnel
    Politics

    That’s not how this works.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The latest Trump interview once again reveals total disregard for the rule of lawThe latest Trump interview once again reveals total disregard for the rule of law
    Politics

    He can’t see anything other than naked self-interest.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump is mad Democrats didn’t work with him on health care, but he never triedTrump is mad Democrats didn’t work with him on health care, but he never tried
    Politics

    But there’s a deal to be made if he wants it.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump: “Let Obamacare fail ... I’m not going to own it”Trump: “Let Obamacare fail ... I’m not going to own it”
    Politics

    The politics of casual disregard for the people’s welfare brought to a new level.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The BCRA is dead, but Obamacare repeal is still aliveThe BCRA is dead, but Obamacare repeal is still alive
    Politics

    Unless feckless “moderates” step up, coverage for millions stays at risk.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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