
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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Will Graham Platner cost Democrats the Senate?Talking Points The populist candidate is facing a series of scandals
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Bill Pulte: Trump enforcer turned spy chiefIn the Spotlight Both Democrats and Republicans oppose Trump’s pick
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Are China and Europe moving toward a trade war?Today's Big Question EU seeks ‘major crackdown’ on flood of imports
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Where is Congressman Tom Kean?Today's Big Question His months-long absence is making Republicans nervous
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Will Russia expand the war to Europe as its Ukraine push falters?Today's Big Question Romanian drone strike is the latest warning sign
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Reality star Spencer Pratt is upending Los Angeles’ mayoral raceTalking Points He is challenging Mayor Karen Bass
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Did Trump’s policies open the path for Ebola outbreak?Today's Big Question Foreign aid cuts made detection more difficult, experts say
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Will the data center backlash halt AI’s advance?Today's Big Question Americans push back against tech in their neighborhoods
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Can Trump make anybody happy with an Iran deal?talking points Some GOP allies want escalation. Others want to end unpopular war.
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How Target used style and value to start growing againIn the Spotlight Can the turnaround last?
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Who will win the AI IPO race between SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI?Today's Big Question Artificial intelligence rides a ‘wave’ of investor enthusiasm
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Why do Americans love cruises despite viral outbreaks?Today's Big Question Record numbers expected to sail after hantavirus deaths
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Can the West survive ‘drastic’ Colorado River cuts?Talking Points The Trump administration will restrict the diminishing water supply
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Can Democrats still win the House after losing the redistricting battle?Talking Points Republicans will have to contend with Trump’s unpopularity
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Does Ukraine need US help anymore?Today's Big Question Russia’s invasion has stalled
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Should the US block imports of cheap Chinese cars?Talking Points Lawmakers say cheap EVs threaten national security
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Is Trump about to launch a war with Cuba?Today's Big Question Washington is ramping up surveillance flights and sanctions on Havana
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Is the world ready for a record-breaking El Niño?Today's Big Question Drought and flooding could plague the world into 2027
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Is North American trade at a ‘breaking point’?Today's Big Question U.S.-Canada tensions rise as USMCA deadline nears
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What can Trump accomplish at the China summit?Talking Points Iran war will overshadow the meeting with Xi
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Could human-transmitted hantavirus be the next pandemic threat?Today's Big Question A cruise ship outbreak raises alarms
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Will new ‘Trump IRAs’ really help the working class to retire?Today's Big Question Experts say Congressional action is needed
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The Department of Justice might be the big loser in the Comey chargesTalking Points Trump’s revenge prosecutions are impairing its credibility
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Why are Elon Musk and Sam Altman clashing in court?Today's Big Question Battling over the origins and future of OpenAI
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