Policy analysis and political commentary from Matt Yglesias.
New polling, research, investment, and shifting investor behavior all point to housing’s growing influence on voters, markets, states, and lawmakers
There are a bunch of issues where the establishment is to the left of most Democratic primary voters
The economy is way more complicated than workers vs. owners
From Maine to Wisconsin, Democratic primaries have been upended as G.O.P. incumbents and super PACs continue stockpiling cash ahead of 2026
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