Policy analysis and political commentary from Matt Yglesias.
Plus flags, Morris Katz, teacher training, and the classics of Russian literature
This funding fight — and possible shutdown — exposes institutional failures that have allowed ICE to skirt standard law-enforcement protocols
Politicians should try something that actually works
The article critiques the concept of "corporate power," arguing that it lacks a clear definition and often obscures more nuanced discussions about the influence of businesses in society.
A new housing start-up aims to revitalize the American dream by making homeownership more accessible and affordable for aspiring buyers across the country.
A short-term success that laid the groundwork for long-term disaster in Israel and Palestine
You can’t just kill people and then lie about the victims
The combination of open seats and recent Democratic overperformance is producing a midterm map that looks unusually fluid
A decision that could unravel more than a century of legal precedent
A somewhat surprising, totally terrible, borderline unfixable Trump legacy
Explore cozy activities and fun ideas for making the most of your winter weekends, from indoor hobbies to outdoor adventures, perfect for embracing the chilly season.
Plus abundance as a “group,” the Greenland gambit, and what we’d be covering if Harris had won