
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 Bezos' new pickup could be a 'wrecking ball' for EV industry
Today's Big Question Slate Auto's no-frills approach is a 'potential Tesla killer'
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How might Democratic fundraising survive Trump's ActBlue investigation?
Today's Big Question Critics say the president is weaponizing the Justice Department
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David Hogg challenges Democrats' 'ineffective' old guard
Talking Points He plans to fund primary challenges to Democratic incumbents
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Why is Crimea a sticking point between Russia and Ukraine?
Today's Big Question Questions over control of the Black Sea peninsula are stymying the peace process
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What does the NIH do?
The Explainer The federal agency 'towers over' medical research. But it is facing cuts.
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Elon has his 'Legion.' How will Republicans encourage other Americans to have babies?
Today's Big Question The pronatalist movement finds itself in power
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How will the next pope change the Catholic Church?
Talking Points Conclaves can be unpredictable
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Why does the U.S. need China's rare earth metals?
Today's Big Question Beijing has a 'near monopoly' on tech's raw materials
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How will Wall Street react to the Trump-Powell showdown?
Today's Big Question 'Market turmoil' seems likely
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The anger fueling the Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez barnstorming tour
Talking Points The duo is drawing big anti-Trump crowds in red states
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Why the GOP is nervous about Ken Paxton's Senate run
Today's Big Question A MAGA-establishment battle with John Cornyn will be costly
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Meta on trial: What will become of Mark Zuckerberg's social media empire?
Today's Big Question Despite the CEO's attempt to ingratiate himself with Trump, Meta is on trial, accused by the U.S. government of breaking antitrust law
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Why won't Apple make iPhones in America?
Today's Big Question Trump offers a reprieve on tariffs, for now
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How does the Clean Air Act work?
The Explainer The law makes the air healthier. Will what we breathe stay that way?
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US Treasuries were a 'safe haven' for investors. What changed?
Today's Big Question Doubts about America's fiscal competence after 'Liberation Day'
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How might AI chatbots replace mental health therapists?
Today's Big Question Clients form 'strong relationships' with tech
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What's at stake in Kilmar Ábrego García's Supreme Court case?
Talking Points A test of Trump's immigration agenda
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Can Trump run in 2028?
Today's Big Question The Constitution says no. But Trump keeps 'floating' the idea.
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What is China winning from Trump's trade war?
Talking Points Beijing offers 'trauma bonding' to America's jilted trade partners
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Why are Finland and other nations leaving the land mine treaty?
Today's Big Question Russia's neighbors beef up their defenses
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What does Health and Human Services do?
The Explainer Cuts will 'dramatically alter' public health in America
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Bombs or talks: What’s next in the US-Iran showdown?
Talking Points US gives Tehran a two-month deadline to deal
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Why are student loan borrowers falling behind on payments?
Today's Big Question Delinquencies surge as the Trump administration upends the program
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Discount stores were thriving. How did they stumble?
The Explainer Blame Walmart — and inflation
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