Policy analysis and political commentary from Matt Yglesias.
The article critiques Ken Martin's leadership, arguing that his decisions have negatively impacted the organization and calling for a reevaluation of his effectiveness in the role.
March data shows momentum, but a build-to-rent crackdown and tighter capital markets threaten to stall future supply
The article explores an innovative approach to alleviating public anger by fostering dialogue and understanding, aiming to break the cycle of divisiveness in society.
A high-impact failure that hit the poorest neighborhoods
The fight over congressional districts is entering its most consequential chapter yet
Plus ties, Mamdani, the Obama legacy, and fundraising’s diminishing returns
Swing-state letter writers are not arguing about whether petty theft is a new kind of political protest
There are great ideas that neither coalition wants to push for
The article explores the tension between idealism and pragmatism in American foreign policy, questioning whether the hypocrisy often present in idealistic approaches should be missed or critiqued.
There are always persuadable audiences — it’s worth trying
Federal gridlock and local bottlenecks continue to slow down construction. Meanwhile, people are scrambling for housing
Not for A.I. and the labor market or health care or anything else