Matthew Yglesias's Blog, page 132

Help! My Wife Is Leaving Me for Our Sperm Donor.

I never want to see them again.

Why Do Blue States Keep Prioritizing Lawyers Over Low-Income Americans?

Sweeping rules in almost every state give lawyers a powerful monopoly by mandating that only lawyers can do legal work or own law firms.

Barbara Kingsolver Was Writing Social Justice Novels Before They Were Cool

A Q&A with the author of Demon Copperhead, who's still angry about how the rest of the country views Appalachia.

My Husband Threw a Bite of Burger at Our Daughter. What Should I Do?

Start by asking for the story under the fight. It’s probably more complicated than a bite of burger.

House of the Dragon Is Good Now?

This week’s episode shows how middle managers can be our most evil villains.

Doug Mastriano Is the Most Frightening Face of Christian Nationalism Today

In his run for Pennsylvania governor, he’s mixed 2020 election lies with a militant and increasingly influential brand of faith.

Help! My Fiancé Started Working From Home and Became Disgusting.

Unkempt beard, PJs day in and out, eating junk food.

I Won’t Leave My Parents Alone With My Kid. Am I Being Unreasonable?

Parenting advice on addiction, aging, screen time, and forgiveness.

Think You’re Pretty Smart? Prove It With This Week’s Quiz.

Lotsa luck on this week’s trivia quiz.

Gas Stoves Are Not Great for Your Kids’ Health. There’s a Simple Way to Reduce the Risk They Pose.

The pollutants they release can make a (very small) difference in brain development.