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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Kamala Harris immigration policy reflects 'changing national mood'
The explainer Her emphasis is enforcement
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What went wrong at CVS?
Today's Big Question Pharmacy chains are in crisis
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Donald Trump is downplaying his position on abortion
The Explainer He says it's a state issue, but opponents have concerns
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Can Japan's new prime minister govern effectively?
In the Spotlight A 'popular gadfly' gets the top job
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Kamala Harris' 'pragmatic' plan for the economy
The Explainer Tax credits for manufacturing, small businesses, affordable housing
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How Trump's 'dark' rhetoric could motivate undecided voters
Talking Points 'This is a dark — this a dark speech,' Trump said in Wisconsin
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Is a wider regional war finally at hand in the Middle East?
Talking Points Iran and Israel ramp up the rhetoric
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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
Talking Points Young men, big donors both matter in the campaign
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Young women are leaving the church
Talking Points They've been the 'backbone' of their congregations. What changed?
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Who is leading in the polls?
In the Spotlight Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck and neck
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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?
Talking Points Critics say there's a disconnect between 'reality and reported news'
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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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