Policy analysis and political commentary from Matt Yglesias.
The article explores the complex factors and key players involved in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, examining the implications of the decision and its impact on the region's future.
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Teachers should teach students how to do stuff correctly
Rural and Hispanic voters are souring on Trump and his party, and Democrats are trying to win them over without alienating their own base
A new book reveals the vast wealth of America’s banal small-business owners
With mortgage rates above 7 percent and stocks over-performing, some Americans are rethinking their investments. Meanwhile, Portland is having a rent mismatch
Plus better local elections, banning online gambling, and F.D.R.’s legacy
The latest episode of "The Argument" podcast explores the potential risks and implications of artificial intelligence, questioning whether an A.I. apocalypse is on the horizon for humanity.
We have always known that recursive self-improvement is dangerous
The article explores the tendency among some Republicans to advocate for military interventions in the Middle East, examining the motivations and implications of such actions.
On Tuesday we wrote about our decision to send our son to our neighborhood public school, and many of you had questions!
Not every school with unfavorable demographics is a dysfunctional mess — policy matters!