
Joel Mathis, The Week US
Joel Mathis is a writer with 30 years of newspaper and online journalism experience. His work also regularly appears in National Geographic and The Kansas City Star. His awards include best online commentary at the Online News Association and (twice) at the City and Regional Magazine Association.
Joel lives in Lawrence, Kansas, with his wife and son.
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Why is Trump killing off clean energy?
Today's Big Question The president halts offshore wind farm construction
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Which side is JD Vance taking in MAGA’s infighting?
Today’s Big Question GOP insiders are battling over antisemitism with an eye on 2028
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A January deadline could bring the pain all over again
Today’s Big Question A January deadline could bring the pain all over again
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Why, really, is Trump going after Venezuela?
Talking Points It might be oil, rare minerals or Putin
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Why does Trump want to reclassify marijuana?
Today's Big Question Nearly two-thirds of Americans want legalization
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What is Roomba’s legacy after bankruptcy?
In the Spotlight Tariffs and cheaper rivals have displaced the innovative robot company
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Is MAGA melting down?
Today's Big Question Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, Laura Loomer and more are feuding
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Are Trump’s peace deals unraveling?
Today’s Big Question Violence flares where the president claimed success
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Will Trump’s $12 billion bailout solve the farm crisis?
Today’s Big Question Agriculture sector says it wants trade, not aid
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What role will Trump play in the battle over Warner Bros. Discovery?
Today’s Big Question Netflix and Paramount fight for the president’s approval
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How will China’s $1 trillion trade surplus change the world economy?
Today’s Big Question Europe may impose its own tariffs
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Is Trump in a bubble?
Today’s Big Question GOP allies worry he is not hearing voters
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Can Mike Johnson keep his job?
Today's Big Question GOP women come after the House leader
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Will Netanyahu get a pardon?
Today's Big Question Opponents say yes, if he steps down
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Are the US boat strikes a war crime?
Today’s Big Question Hegseth is defiant after Venezuela reports
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Who will be the next Fed chair?
Today's Big Question Kevin Hassett appears to be Trump’s pick
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Are Republicans going to do a deal on health care?
Today's Big Question Obamacare subsidies are expiring soon
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Why do Republicans fear swing state immigration raids in North Carolina?
Today’s Big Question Trump’s aggressive enforcement sparks backlash worries
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Why is crypto crashing?
Today's Big Question The sector has lost $1 trillion in value in a few weeks
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Can for-profit geoengineering put a pause on climate change?
In the Spotlight Stardust Solutions wants to dim the sun. Scientists are worried.
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Why is Donald Trump suddenly interested in Sudan?
Today's Big Question A push from Saudi Arabia’s crown prince helped
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Is Apple’s Tim Cook about to retire?
Today's Big Question A departure could come early next year
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Will Chuck Schumer keep his job?
Today's Big Question Democrats are discontented and pointing a finger at the Senate leader
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Why are China and Japan fighting over Taiwan?
Today's Big Question Comments on Taiwan draw Beijing's rebuke
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