Matthew Yglesias's Blog, page 150

It’s Been a Ghoulish Week for Men

What the Try Guy, Adam Levine, and Anthony Bourdain have in common.

The Monstrous Cynicism of Putin’s Draft

Enlisting reservists and civilians to serve as cannon fodder in the Russian army is the dictator's latest, desperate attempt to cement his fantasy legacy.

What’s Fact and What’s Fiction in Blonde, Netflix’s Marilyn Monroe Biopic

Did Monroe have an affair with JFK? Was she abused by Joe DiMaggio? Was she in a throuple?

The AP Program Is Broken. You Can Tell, Because Ron DeSantis Loves It.

AP is thriving in Florida. That’s not a good thing.

The Smartest, Funniest Horror Movie in Ages Also Has a Killer Twist

Score one for un-elevated horror.

When You Want More Than a Marriage Proposal at Home at the End of a Long Workday

Talking lazy marriage proposals and deadname slip-ups with guest Katie Tastrom

Why the New Legal Attack on Biden’s Student Loan Relief Is Already Doomed

A witless scheme to get a foothold in federal court quickly collapsed.

My Husband Runs to His Mom for Every Single Child Care Issue

Parenting advice on new fatherhood, racism, and voting rights.

The Greatest Point of Roger Federer’s Career

Reducing a staggering run to one moment—or one meaning—is impossible. But here’s what I’ll remember most.

All My Failed Dates Have Exactly Two Things in Common

Do I need to tell them right away?