Matthew Yglesias's Blog, page 124

Why Are In-Custody Deaths Surging at Houston’s Harris County Jail?

Worse than Rikers.

A Chinese Immigrant’s Fearless Comedy Set Went Viral. Then Came the Backlash.

Comedian He Huang on becoming an international sensation—and the reaction from China.

What Were Progressive Democrats Thinking With That Letter to Biden About Ukraine?

The debacle was a distraction of their own making, and it raises a bunch of questions.

I Can No Longer Support My Sister Through Her Yearslong, All-Consuming Breakup.

Talking endless breakups, trans suspicion, and the joys of Moonstruck with guest Margo Donohue.

I Broke the Rules of My “Arrangement” With My Husband. And I Really Want to Do It Again.

He doesn't want my husband to know.

Why Indians Everywhere Feel So Weird About Rishi Sunak

He’s an inspiration. He’s “posh and rich and just like the rest of Westminster.” He’s “kinda hot.”

Is Russell Wilson Just Bad Now?

He's certainly off to a very bad start with the Broncos.

I Got Scammed by My Wedding Photographer

It’s been five months since my wedding…

The U.S. and Russia Are Both Running Their Annual Nuclear-War Exercises Right Now. Awkward Timing!

Let's talk about the time one of these test runs almost led to catastrophe.

Help! I Refused to Help My Sister Catch Her Cheating Husband. She’s Furious.

I was justified in being cautious.