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 Donald Trump is 'the billionaires' candidate'
Talking Point Wall Street likes predictability. But execs are making their peace with Trump.
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The real GOP race: Donald Trump's VP
Talking Point Nikki Haley? Tucker Carlson? The race for the No. 2 slot is on.
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Why are House Republicans backing off immigration reform?
Today's Big Question Presidential politics are at play
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What did we learn from the Iowa caucuses?
Today's Big Question Trump won big. DeSantis and Haley didn't. Is the GOP race over?
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Swatting attacks could be a sign of political violence to come
Talking Point Threats against Donald Trump's judges, prosecutors and rivals are on the rise
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Israel faces genocide charges. Will they stick?
Today's Big Question The war in Gaza has killed thousands of civilians. Judges will decide if that's a war crime.
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Can DEI survive an anti-woke backlash?
Today's Big Question Activists take aim at corporate diversity programs
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Is it 'resettlement' or ethnic cleansing in Gaza?
Today's Big Question Israeli ministers are talking about 'voluntary migration.' That might be a war crime.
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Will democracy survive in 2024?
Today's Big Question Elections in America and around the world will tell us 'whether democracy lives or dies'
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Inside Xi's purge of China's military leadership
Talking Point The country has pumped billions into defense. Did that create opportunities for corruption?
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How did America avoid a recession in 2023?
Today's Big Question A downturn was inevitable. Until it wasn't.
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Can Texas enforce its own immigration law?
Today's Big Question The federal government is in charge of border security. Gov. Greg Abbott has other ideas.
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How the Israel-Hamas conflict threatens the Suez Canal
Talking Point An American-led task force will attempt to protect shipping from Houthi attacks
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Could an immigration deal tear Democrats apart?
Today's Big Question President Biden looks for a deal that ties migration to Ukraine aid. His party is conflicted.
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Will the Supreme Court legalize the insurrection?
Today's Big Question Donald Trump and hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants have been accused of 'obstruction of an official proceeding.' Now the law is under scrutiny.
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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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