Latest articles by Joel Mathis, The Week US
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Are climate conspiracy theories undermining disaster response?
Today's Big Question Meteorologists and FEMA workers have come under threat
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Kamala Harris walks 'tightrope' on Israel, Gaza
The Explainer She's committed to Israel's defense, and ending Palestinian suffering. Are both possible?
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Why NATO, Ukraine are nervous about a second Trump presidency
The Explainer A 'radical reorientation' of U.S. policy is possible
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Who are undecided voters, anyway?
Talking Points They might decide the presidential election
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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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Who is leading in the polls?
In the Spotlight Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck and neck
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Where does MDMA-assisted therapy go from here?
Today's Big Question Psychedelic treatments face a challenge from the FDA
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Can dementia be defeated?
Today's Big Question A new report identifies 14 risk factors
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Big Tech's answer for AI-driven job loss: universal basic income
In the Spotlight A new study reveals the strengths and limitations
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The bird flu fight is faltering
Talking Points Are pandemic lessons going unheeded?
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Why is Tesla stumbling?
In the Spotlight More competition, confusion about the future and a giant pay package for Elon Musk
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Are 'judge shopping' rules a blow to Republicans?
Today's Big Question How the abortion pill case got to the Supreme Court
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What does 'Quiet on the Set' mean for the future of kids' TV?
In the Spotlight A new documentary exposes the 'dark underbelly' of Nickelodeon productions
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OTC birth control arrives amid the battle over reproductive rights
Talking Points Opill will cost $19.99 a month. Democrats are pushing to make it cheaper.
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What Florida is — and isn't — doing to curb the biggest measles outbreak in the US
Talking Points DeSantis appointee defies expert consensus to stop the spread
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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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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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Does the Hamas attack threaten Netanyahu's hold on power?
Today's Big Question Israel's controversial prime minister presented himself as the the country's protector. Critics say he failed.
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Kenyan police could make Haiti's problems worse
Talking point Haiti has a history of disastrous foreign interventions. Kenyan police are accused of brutality. Now the two will mix.
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