Matthew Yglesias's Blog, page 176

Rumors of College Football’s Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Recent changes might feel extreme—but they won’t touch the fundamental reason that most people gravitate toward this game.

Democrat Mary Peltola Beats Sarah Palin to Become the First Alaska Native in Congress

Democrats can thank Alaska's new ranked-choice voting system for this win.

Have the Facts Finally Caught Up to Donald Trump?

Why this time might finally be different.

The 2022 Big City Mayoral Candidate With Trump-Level Conflicts of Interest

The Trump experience should be a lesson to all of us and is not something Angelenos should be eager to see repeated in their own city.

Elon Musk’s Commitment to Free Speech Is Bogus. A New Ruling Against Tesla Proves It.

Tesla censored workers’ pro-union messages at work. Its justification was laughably dishonest.

Why You Shouldn’t Read Lord of the Rings Before Watching Amazon’s New $1 Billion Series

In defense of the ignorant viewer.

My Husband and I Talked Up a Threesome for Years. Now He’s Making It Happen—and I’m Losing It.

I want to be fun!

Mar-a-Lago Filing Shows Merrick Garland Must Move Quickly to Indict Trump

The priority should be true accountability for Trump, meaning the possibility of criminal conviction.

The Kidney Transplant Algorithm’s Surprising Lessons for Ethical A.I.

The kidney allocation score determines who gets a life-saving transplant. Here’s how it was made.

I’m on Medication to Treat Bipolar Disorder. Restricting Abortion Restricts My Treatment.

Medications like Depakote, Tegretol, and lithium may cause birth defects. For many women, they are also life-saving.