Matthew Yglesias's Blog, page 111

How Psychedelics Can Transform End-of-Life Care

Psilocybin is on the ballot in Colorado this year—and the results could be transformative for people facing death.

I Bought a House Five Months Ago. I Already Deeply Regret It.

I made a huge mistake.

Mourning the Indie Rock Drummer Who Taught Me That Making Art Matters, No Matter What

"It kind of saved our asses," Mimi Parker said, "that we were not successful."

Don’t Just Write a Novel This November. Write a Bad Novel.

It's good for you!

How to Make (and Keep) Friends

Harnessing technology to actually help your friendships.

My Wife’s Fears Have Taken on a Life of Their Own. I Can’t Live Like This Anymore.

Parenting advice on depression, college, and boundaries.

Brian Kelly’s LSU Is the Future of College Football

They beat Alabama. They could make the playoff. There will be others like them.

The Books on The White Lotus Have a Secret Message

The first season’s tomes were aspirational props, but the second’s are more like warning signs.

A Guy Who Already Got Booted From Twitter for Impersonating Elon Musk Explains Himself

“Lighting my verified Twitter account on fire was, uh, the funniest thing to do.”

Herschel Walker’s Senate Run Is Not Really About the Senate

Donald Trump’s mentee has always been hungry for attention.