Matthew Yglesias: The way forward

1 · WHAT THEY’RE ARGUING NOW, IN THEIR WORDS

“The way forward”

How to build on commonsense gains and drive a stake through the heart of MAGA

Independent publication · Slow Boring · November 4, 2026

2 · WHERE OTHERS STAND

No one else on the roster has written on this yet. Here is what thinkers from other perspectives are arguing this week.

Tyler CowenLibertarian · Newsletter or blog“My very good Conversation with Richard Hanania”Victor Davis HansonRight · Independent publication“Five Lessons from Trump’s Midterm Wipeout”Nate SilverCenter · Newsletter or blog“After an extraordinary wave, what comes next?”

3 · THE CONTEXT

Background in The BasicsThe two parties, and conservative vs. liberal

4 · MORE FROM MATTHEW YGLESIAS

It’s so over for AIPAC ↗Independent publication · November 5, 2026
Seventeen thoughts on an epic repudiation of Donald Trump ↗Independent publication · November 4, 2026
What not to watch tonight ↗Independent publication · November 3, 2026
The seven most important midterms of all time ↗Independent publication · November 2, 2026

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