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.
Latest articles by Joel Mathis, The Week US
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Is the new Palestinian unity a mirage? And how will it affect the war?
Today's Big Question 'Bitter foes' Hamas and Fatah look to the future
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Would Trump's tariff proposals lift the US economy or break it?
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Why can't China turn its economy around?
Today's Big Question The post-pandemic crisis puts pressure on Communist Party leaders
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The Democrats 'resigned to a second Trump presidency'
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Why Project 2025 is creating headaches for the Trump campaign
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Will the housing slump ever end?
Today's Big Question Probably not until mortgage rates come down
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Is Amy Coney Barrett the Supreme Court's new swing justice?
Today's Big Question Still conservative, but independent
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Why are facial recognition technology rules changing in Detroit?
Today's Big Question A wrongful arrest leads to a big settlement
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Is Russia waging a 'hybrid war' against the West?
Today's Big Question Attacks across Europe are raising fears
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Is Hurricane Beryl the sign of another dangerous storm season?
Today's Big Question Climate change is fueling the frequency and intensity of storms
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The big deal: Why are fast-food chains suddenly offering discounts?
Today's Big Question After inflation and price hikes, a need to bring customers back
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Could World War III start in the Philippines?
Today's Big Question Clashes bring U.S., China closer to conflict
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What will the presidential election mean for corporate taxes?
Today's Big Question Trump promises cuts. Biden said businesses should pay their 'fair share.'
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Is the world in a new nuclear arms race?
Today's Big Question Rise in arms spending heralds a dangerous new era
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Can the dollar stay on top?
Today's Big Question Political dysfunction could undermine the world's reserve currency. But not yet.
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Social media could come with a warning label
Talking Points Do Facebook and TikTok need the notifications that come on cigarettes?
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Macron's high-stakes election gamble in France
Talking Points Will Marine Le Pen's far-right party take power?
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Who is winning the US-China chip war?
Today's Big Question A fight for the future of advanced manufacturing
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Are Democrats going soft on the Trump conviction?
Today's Big Question President Biden's allies want him to make a bigger deal of the felony verdict
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Is Israel about to expand the war to Lebanon?
Today's Big Question Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalate, and a full-blown war appears likely
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Pronatalists stir controversy in era of falling birth rates
Talking POint Are the movement's members creating an 'army of like-minded people?'
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What is at stake in the EU elections?
Today's Big Question Right-wing parties are on the rise
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Should US weapons be used against Russian targets?
Today's Big Question Biden gives secret permission for strikes
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Can Caitlin Clark continue her success in the WNBA?
Today's Big Question Early struggles, but higher ratings for the league
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