Policy analysis and political commentary from Matt Yglesias.
The article argues that Democrats should focus on immediate issues rather than long-term plans like "Project 2029," emphasizing the importance of addressing current challenges effectively.
National numbers look good for Democrats. The early primary races look murkier
Plus a detailed explanation of something obscure Chuck Schumer did in 2008
An avoidable, somewhat pointless fight is roiling America’s House maps
Today’s Democratic Party is very much the quilt he called for
It’s hard to write good articles when you have no idea if everything is about to change
In the meantime, states in every region are trying to do the work themselves
The article critiques Trump's proposal to revive the coal industry, highlighting its potential economic and environmental drawbacks while questioning its feasibility in a transitioning energy landscape.
President’s Day is a bad holiday — and a symptom of a bad system
The article explores how the Olympics can embody liberal values by promoting global unity, cultural exchange, and the celebration of human achievement, while addressing common criticisms of the event.
Bipartisan breakthrough in Washington, implementation chaos in California, rent control revival in Massachusetts, and a case against abundance
A more prosperous America is also a less thrifty America, with mixed results