Latest articles by Joel Mathis, The Week US
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American military aid to Ukraine is faltering. Can Europe pick up the slack?
Today's Big Question After decades of letting the U.S. take the lead, EU countries are being asked to do more
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Is Venezuela about to start a war in Latin America?
Today's Big Question A dispute over Guyana's oil-rich territory could turn violent. Or it might sway a presidential election.
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Why won't the US retaliate against Houthi attacks?
Today's Big Question Biden administration officials don't want to escalate the Israel-Hamas war
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College football has a major controversy. Will Congress get involved?
Talking Point Why Florida State was left out of the College Football Playoff
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What's Qatar's role in the Middle East conflict?
Today's Big Question Doha hosts both Hamas and a U.S. military base. That puts it at the center of the conflict in Gaza.
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Should the US put conditions on Israel aid?
Today's Big Question Democrats are divided on the issue
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America doesn't have a wealth tax. The Supreme Court might kill it anyway.
Talking Point Justices are being asked to do something unusual: issue opinions about hypothetical legislation
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Section 702: The fight over the government's spy powers
Under the Radar Critics say the law has been abused. Officials say it thwarts terror attacks. The clock is ticking.
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Is the Voting Rights Act nearly dead?
Today's Big Question An appeals court 'drastically weakens' the landmark law. What happens next is up to the Supreme Court.
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How long can the US avoid a government shutdown?
Talking Point The latest deal moves the fight to January
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The 'genocide' debate in Gaza
Talking Point Experts dispute whether Israel's war meets the definition. Some observers say the argument goes both ways.
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Is 'from the river to the sea' antisemitic or just pro-Palestinian?
Talking Point The fight over a slogan blows up in Congress, in the UK parliament and on college campuses
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Is an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal possible after the war?
Today's Big Question The Israel-Hamas battle may seem intractable. But some leaders think peace is more necessary than ever.
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The Supreme Court may make guns easier for abusers to get
Talking Point But the Texas man at the center of the case has pledged to 'stay away from all firearms'
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What the Realtor lawsuit verdict means for home buyers
Talking Point The way agents are paid will probably change. And that could mean lower prices for buyers.
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What do the UAW deals mean for labor in America?
Today's Big Question Workers in the car industry are getting big pay raises. It might not stop there.
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The Republican clash over Ukraine funding
Talking Point Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing for aid. New House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to focus on Israel first.
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What the House speaker's election denialism could mean for the 2024 race
Talking Point What the House speaker's election denialism could mean for 2024
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Texas' abortion travel bans face a constitutional challenge
Talking Point Conservative activists say they want to stop 'abortion trafficking.' But is there a right to travel?
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What lessons can Israel learn from 9/11?
Today's Big Question President Biden urges Israel not to repeat American mistakes. He's not alone in seeing the comparison.
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Why won't Egypt accept refugees from Gaza?
Today's Big Question With the Israeli Defense Forces bearing down, Palestinian civilians have nowhere to go. Not even the Muslim country next door.
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Why Biden's new hydrogen hubs could be 'boon or boondoggle' for the climate
Talking Point Hydrogen is a clean-burning fuel. But the production process can get messy.
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Will the Israel-Hamas war trigger a wider Middle East conflict?
Today's Big Question The Biden administration is making a 'frantic effort' to head off expanded bloodshed
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The campus battle over the Israel-Hamas war
Talking Point Student groups back Palestine, prompting a backlash and criticism of America's academic culture
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