Matthew Yglesias's Blog, page 9

What Fetterman’s Hospitalization Underscores About the Biology of Depression

Sen. John Fetterman’s experience of depression is common after a stroke. Understanding why might change minds about mental health.

Stop! You’re Using Venmo All Wrong.

No app has single-handedly destroyed more friendships. Here's how to use it correctly.

We Opened Our Marriage. My Wife’s First Choice Freaked Me Out.

We've reached an impasse.

Abortion Is Turning Wisconsin Blue in a Critical Judicial Race

Abortion is front and center.

The Supreme Court Did Something Rare: Enforced a Precedent Conservatives Hate

The Cruz case arises out of Arizona’s refusal to apply a Supreme Court case that governs states’ imposition of the death penalty.

The Delightful Jason Segel Project Everyone’s Been Sleeping On

No, not Shrinking.

Help! My Niece Refuses to Try My Solution for Her Poorly Behaved Kids.

She hasn't changed her approach.

I’m Totally Sleep Deprived—and It’s Not My Infant Who’s the Problem

Parenting advice on infants, sleep deprivation, and communication.

The Women Who Relate to Fleishman Is in Trouble Are Life’s Losers

The “privilege” discourse has stalled out without getting to: What makes a good life?

Tiger Woods’ Competitors Think He Could Win Again

He didn’t contend at Riviera, but he looked surprisingly good.