Policy analysis and political commentary from Matt Yglesias.
Plus the perils of energy fandom and some hot takes on Jaylen Brown
Politics is about a different kind of platform, and no one is around to preserve the truth
I don’t think a small cabal of right-wing rich people controls American politics
The article critiques the belief among some progressives that executive power can be wielded effectively for transformative change, highlighting the risks and limitations of this approach.
The biggest federal housing package in a generation becomes law
You can’t change the Constitution with executive orders, but Trump might be able to destroy it
This article highlights key midterm candidates who are making a significant impact and are worthy of financial support, emphasizing their potential to influence important issues.
Graham’s death, Platner’s withdrawal, and record-breaking fundraising in Texas and Alaska have scrambled the midterm map in just seven days
Congress, California, Chicago, and a collapsing office conversion made for a busy housing week
Plus Platner, the Costco economy, and some inexplicable internet beefs
Considering controversy and the consequences of stubbornness in Senate races