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Matt Yglesias on Libertarianism, Abundance Liberalism, and a Possible Alliance Between the Two

Yglesias supports an alliance and has key points of agreement with libertarians, but also criticisms of libertarianism. I welcome former and respond to the latter.

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The Far Right Is Powered by Left-Wing Illiberalism and Hypocrisy

The left has to accept that it shares blame for our current political mess.

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Punching Bag Schumer

Plus: Chi Ossé's big play, canceled flights, D.C. groyperism, and more...

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Manufacturing won’t save rural America—but one policy just might, says one of America’s most provocative economists

“We could do everything national conservatives hope to do for America’s non-college males, but through building, not factories,” economist Bryan Caplan told Fortune.

Fortune

Trump Wants Rate Cuts, Will 'Big Beautiful Bill' Help? Answer: Big Fat 'No'

As President Donald Trump pressures Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, his newly passed tax-and-spending bill may be making that goal harder to achieve.

Benzinga

Is "centrism" having a moment? Yeah, no

So "centrism" is back and neoliberalism will save us from fascism. Cool story, bro — but we've heard it before

Salon

DOGE Has Been a Smashing Success

When compared to the most likely alternatives, DOGE has cut as much government as one could hope for.

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What Differentiates the Political Left and Right?

Matt Yglesias and Bryan Caplan offer contrasting theories. But neither fully works.

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Matt Yglesias on the Takings Clause and Curbing Exclusionary Zoning

Prominent political commentator and zoning reform advocate comments on my work on this topic (with Joshua Braver).

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San Francisco's APEC Cleanup Hasn't 'Fixed' Its Homelessness Problem

No amount of encampment sweeps and pressure-washing sidewalks is going to solve the problem of thousands of people living on the streets.

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The Debt Crisis Is Getting Real

Rising bond yields mean the national debt is going to be a lot more expensive in the next few years, and we just keep adding to it.

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Political Ignorance and Misinformation on the Left

Liberal political commentator Matt Yglesias explains why these problems are far from being confined to the right side of the political spectrum.

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Don't Buy the Social Housing Hype

Cities become affordable when they build a lot of housing, not when they subsidize it.

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Debt Ceiling Deal Curtails GOP-Backed Budget Cuts, Spending Caps

The deal will freeze non-military discretionary spending this year and allow a 1 percent increase in 2024.

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Did Sam Bankman-Fried's Millions Buy the Media's Loyalty?

The mainstream coverage of SBF and FTX is more than a little blasé.

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L.A.'s Leaked City Council Tape Reminds Us Why 'Smoke-Filled Rooms' Are Bad

A lack of transparency doesn't make politicians better people.

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