Matthew Yglesias's Blog, page 22

How Do I Get My Kids to Quit Constantly Bickering?

Plus, does parenting get worse after the “snuggle stage?”

D.C. Is About to Wreck Day Care in the City for No Good Reason

A well-meaning, very bad plan to help kids and raise pay.

Steven Spielberg’s History With the Oscars Is Far Worse Than You Think

Inside nearly 50 years of frustration at the Academy Awards for the most popular director of all time.

We Must Admit the Truth About the Jill Biden–Doug Emhoff Kiss

Their awkward oral greeting was the best part of the State of the Union address, and I want more.

Trump Had Some Surprisingly Nice Things to Say About Biden’s SOTU Address

He didn’t totally hate it.

DeSantis Responds to Trump’s Accusation That He’s a Pervert From Between Towers of Diapers

Groomer accuser attacked by groomer accuser.

Republicans Are Angry at Joe Biden for Accurately Describing Plan to Sunset Social Security

The threat to two of the nation’s most beloved social programs was the backdrop of the most dramatic moment of Biden’s State of the Union address.

So, Was the Chinese Balloon a Grave National Security Threat, or What?

In any case, the public spotting of this balloon has blown whatever usefulness it might have had.

God, the New Magic Mike Is Such a Tease

Last Dance starts with a bang, but it misunderstands the appeal of the franchise.

My Boyfriend Is Very “Blessed.” That’s About to Become a Problem.

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