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Eric Levitz

Eric Levitz

Senior Correspondent

Eric Levitz is a senior correspondent at Vox, where he covers a wide-range of political and policy issues, with a special focus on questions that internally fracture the American left and right. Before coming to Vox, he wrote a column for New York Magazine, where his work explored the diploma divide in Western politics, shifts in mainstream economic thinking, and the rise of rightwing populism, among other topics. His work has been published in the New York Times, Salon, and MSNBC, and he has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, CBS Saturday Morning, and NPR, among other outlets.

Latest articles by Eric Levitz

The problem with the “progressive” case for tariffsThe problem with the “progressive” case for tariffs
Politics

Democrats shouldn’t echo Trump’s myths about trade.

By Eric Levitz
Trump’s tariff war isn’t overTrump’s tariff war isn’t over
Politics

There’s a questionable assumption fueling the stock market rally.

By Eric Levitz
America may be headed for this rare type of economic crisisAmerica may be headed for this rare type of economic crisis
Politics

Stagflation, explained.

By Eric Levitz
The powerful force behind Trump’s tariffsThe powerful force behind Trump’s tariffs
Politics

The nostalgia is the point.

By Eric Levitz
5 big questions about Trump’s tariffs and how they might work5 big questions about Trump’s tariffs and how they might work
Politics

Here’s what “Liberation Day” means for you.

By Eric Levitz
Does moderation actually hurt Democratic candidates?Does moderation actually hurt Democratic candidates?
Politics

A buzzy new study says yes — or does it?

By Eric Levitz
A new book suggests a path forward for Democrats. The left hates it.A new book suggests a path forward for Democrats. The left hates it.
Politics

Cutting red tape is a social justice issue.

By Eric Levitz
This is why Kamala Harris really lostThis is why Kamala Harris really lost
Politics

TikTok is making young voters more Republican?

By Eric Levitz
Is the US headed for a recession?Is the US headed for a recession?
Politics

The not quite good news about Trump’s economy.

By Eric Levitz
Trump doesn’t seem to know why he launched a giant trade warTrump doesn’t seem to know why he launched a giant trade war
Politics

The president’s reasons for imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico keep changing (and none make sense).

By Eric Levitz