Matthew Yglesias's Blog, page 57

Why Republicans Probably Won’t Tank the Economy to Stick It to Biden

Don’t expect the new House majority to risk another debt-ceiling crisis.

Help! My Cousin Wants a Free Honeymoon at My Ski Condo. I Didn’t Even Get a Wedding Invite.

A lot of old family drama got brought up.

Public Defenders Are at a Breaking Point

For decades, public defenders have been told to “tough it out” in the face of trauma. That’s finally starting to change.

Is It Fair to Criticize the NFL’s Response to the Damar Hamlin Crisis?

It was an unprecedented event. Should the league have been better prepared?

George Santos, Sitting Alone

Even the nuttiest Republicans know to avoid being photographed with a sloppy swindler whose political career could implode at any moment.

My Parents Are Convinced I’m Trying to Steal From Them. … I Make Six Figures.

She doesn't trust me.

My Family’s Against Me Adopting Because They Don’t Believe in Single Working Moms!

Talking about unsupportive families, burdensome belongings, and unfortunate dog names with guest Frankie Day.

Help! My Husband Discovered Self-Help Books. Now Everyone’s “Toxic.”

He has gone too far.

Republicans Humiliated by Republicans in Kevin McCarthy Speaker Vote

A historic moment in loser-dom: It's the first time in a 100 years that a Speaker hasn’t been selected on the first ballot!

Everything You Need to Know About What Happened to Damar Hamlin at That Football Game

And what the NFL is doing in response.