Matthew Yglesias's Blog, page 28

Big Tech Is Getting Its Reward

Facebook, Amazon, and Google took a beating in 2022. Something’s changed.

Are Wind Farms Really Killing All Those Whales in New Jersey?

Environmentalists, local mayors, and Tucker Carlson have this story wrong.

Facing the Killing of Tyre Nichols

Enough with the “bad apples” fantasy.

5th Circuit Rules That People Accused of Domestic Violence Have a Right to Keep Their Guns

Thursday’s ruling springs from the Supreme Court’s recent decision in last year’s Bruen, which dramatically expanded the scope of the Second Amendment.

Jim Jordan Showed on His First Day How Unfit He Is To Lead the Judiciary Committee

Jordan is a classic example of a member of Congress who has demonstrated contempt for congressional oversight.

Is Knock at the Cabin Scarier Than M. Night Shyamalan’s Other Movies?

Our highly scientific Scaredy Scale helps you determine whether new releases are too scary for you.

The “New Rule” of Etiquette That Is Totally Wrong

Unless you have the charisma of a young Harrison Ford, please open and close both your eyelids at the same time.

My Step-Daughter’s “Bad Thoughts” Keep Her Awake. What Should I Do?

Here’s how to help your little one release their worries and fall asleep.

I Did the Dumb Pasta-Strainer Thing to My Hair. It’s Actually Sort of Amazing.

I honestly think it's never looked better.

The Most Impassioned Defenses of Ilhan Omar

One of three Muslims serving in Congress, Omar was voted off the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday.