
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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How Elon Musk is transforming American government
Talking Points Trump's ally is moving 'with lightning speed'
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Is DeSantis losing steam in Florida?
Today's Big Question Legislative Republicans defy a lame-duck governor
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Donald Trump sees himself as 'protector' of Israel
The Explainer What does that mean for the war in Gaza?
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What does Trump's immigration crackdown mean for churches?
Today's Big Question Mass deportations come to 'sacred spaces'
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Who is Charles Grassley?
In the Spotlight The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman in charge of Trump's legal agenda
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Trump wants to 'unleash' American energy. Why does he hate wind?
Today's Big Question It's a cheap source of new electricity
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America is leaving WHO. What does that mean for public health?
Today's Big Question Trump orders the withdrawal
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How long will Trump's honeymoon last?
Talking Points The first days of a presidency are often the best
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Is this the end of cigarettes?
Today's Big Question An FDA rule targets nicotine addiction
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What is the future of the International Space Station?
In the Spotlight A fiery retirement, launching the era of private space stations
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Can The Washington Post save itself?
Today's Big Question Staffers plead with Jeff Bezos amidst a talent exodus
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Men think they're doing their share of housework. They're not.
In the Spotlight The gender gap is taking a toll on women's mental health and is not showing signs of getting better.
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How will home insurance change after LA's fires?
Today's Big Question Climate disasters leave insurance industry in crisis
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Will Biden's AI rules keep the genie in the bottle?
Talking Points A new blow in the race for 'geopolitical superiority'
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Why Trump's cabinet nominees are facing confirmation delays
In the Spotlight Paperwork and politics play a role
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How do presidential libraries work?
The Explainer Building them is a 'giant undertaking'
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How does Inauguration Day work?
The Explainer Part Constitution, part tradition
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Will inflation surge again?
Talking Points The Federal Reserve is cautious about Trump's policies
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Will 2025 bring an Iran crisis for Trump?
Today's Big Question Tehran's nuclear program remains a concern
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What are the long-term effects of alcohol?
It's not just cancer
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What's next for Canada after Trudeau's resignation?
Talking Points An election. But not just yet.
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Why are (some) Democrats backing DOGE?
Today's Big Question Elon Musk's cost-cutting task force gets bipartisan flavor
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Is Russia's 'shadow fleet' attacking Western infrastructure?
In the Spotlight Built to evade sanctions, but sabotage may be next
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What's next for 'Sesame Street?'
Today's Big Question The venerable children's show is looking for a new home
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