Policy analysis and political commentary from Matt Yglesias.
Dems are quietly becoming more reasonable, and Republicans are revealing their true colors
Two new polls show Republicans running well behind Democrats on the generic ballot
Unfortunately, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict turns out to be a difficult problem
Plus a not-so-simple plan to save the world from rogue A.I
As the A.I. industry pushes up costs in San Francisco, one developer has opted to lean in and build office space for the city’s wealthy new tenants
The article reflects on key insights gained from a year of covering housing issues, highlighting trends, challenges, and the impact of policy decisions on the housing market.
Flukey events and eccentric decisions changed the world for the worse forever
The article explores how the 9/11 attacks catalyzed a crisis in global liberalism, examining the political and social repercussions that reshaped international relations and domestic policies.
Plus what happened to college and what’s wrong with Tucker Carlson
The article critiques Trump's proposal to overhaul skilled immigration, arguing that it could hinder economic growth and innovation by limiting access to global talent.
The system that remade the state’s politics is back on the ballot, and so is a candidate it has both carried and sunk
The article explores the significant gaps in our understanding of data centers, highlighting their environmental impact, energy consumption, and the complexities of their operations.