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 Texas about to put a Democrat in the Senate?
Today's Big Question Colin Allred is gaining on Ted Cruz
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A new stimulus might (or might not) jump-start China's economy
Talking Points Fears of social instability drive rate cuts
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Has Russia's nuclear saber-rattling lost its edge?
Today's Big Question Kremlin worries repeated nuke threats have lost their potency
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Why Kamala Harris is quietly embracing crypto
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Young women are leaving the church
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Will Harris or Trump fix the national debt?
Today's Big Question Both candidates have big spending plans
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After Tua injury, can NFL make progress on concussions?
Today's Big Question Dolphins QB faces calls to retire
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Why is Germany cracking down on migration?
Today's Big Question New border rules test the European Union
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Why is Laura Loomer making Republicans worried?
Today's Big Question Donald Trump says the MAGA influencer is a 'free spirit'
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Why are feds cracking down on SUVs and big trucks?
Today's Big Question Pedestrian deaths have risen sharply since 2009
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Is the media 'sanewashing' Trump?
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Tucker Carlson's WWII interview fractures conservatives
Talking Points Holocaust revisionism forces 'introspection' in right-wing media
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Why is a government shutdown possible before the election?
Today's Big Question A fight over immigration, spending and the future of House Speaker Mike Johnson
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Will Kamala Harris give YIMBYs a voice in the White House?
Today's Big Question And can federal officials do anything about local housing rules?
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Canadian takeover bid for Japan's 7-Eleven could change how the Asian country does business
In the Spotlight Would a foreign company upend konbini culture?
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Why are older workers staying on the job?
Today's Big Question And what does it mean for younger workers?
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Should American pro sports ditch their player drafts?
Talking Points Why the NWSL is embracing free agency for new players
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Why are Democrats suing the Georgia election board?
Today's Big Question Worries about 'chaos on Election Day'
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What are the lessons from Ukraine's Russia incursion?
Talking Points And what do they mean for Putin's red lines?
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Is taunting Trump the key to Harris' campaign?
Today's Big Question Democrats embrace mockery instead of menace
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Is billionaire's 'risky' space flight about research or tourism?
In the Spotlight Jared Isaacman takes an all-private crew to space
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How will Kamala Harris' ban on grocery price gouging work?
Talking Points And can it bring down prices?
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Why Kamala Harris is downplaying her gender
In the Spotlight A shift from Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign
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Why are so many colleges closing?
Today's Big Question 'Enrollment cliffs' and higher tuition both play a role
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