Matthew Yglesias's Blog, page 164

If Russia Loses the War

Ukraine could expel Russian forces—but then what?

Harry Styles Knows Exactly What He’s Doing

To understand his online savvy, we need to look back at his One Direction days.

The Only Way Lindsey Graham’s Abortion Ban Makes Political Sense

Putting midterm politics aside and looking ahead to the medium term, Graham is merely cutting to the chase.

I Think My Fantasies Are Trying to Tell Me Something Deeper About Myself

I might need to process this more.

Jennifer Coolidge Tricked the Emmys at Its Own Absurd Game

Not even Jason Sudeikis and Julia Garner could escape it.

The People Looking for Dirt to Discredit Twitter Whistleblower “Mudge” Are Not Going to Find It

His testimony has become entangled with the lawsuit between Twitter and Elon Musk.

My Sister Thinks We’re Automatically Best Friends After Years of Estrangement

Talking needy sisters, delicate breakups, and a deep dive into guest Kate Beaton’s new graphic memoir, Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands.

How Far Will the Supreme Court’s Conservatives Go in Dismantling Anthony Kennedy’s Legacy?

Whether they choose to do so will depend on their willingness to jettison not only Supreme Court precedent, but also constitutional text and history.

Do I Always Have to Invite Over Both Kids in a Set of Twins?

Parenting advice on twins, vacationing with friends, and anger management.

John Roberts Can’t Admit What’s Happened to the Supreme Court

But he’s too smart not to understand it.