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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Are we getting a 'hard landing' after all?
Today's Big Question Signs of economic slowdown raise concerns 'soft landing' declarations were premature
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Is it 1968 all over again?
Talking Points Why campus protests could spoil Democrats' hopes for November
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Did a federal snafu break college admissions?
Today's Big Question FAFSA's botched rollout creates chaos for college-bound seniors
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Is Europe ready to come to its own defense?
Today's Big Question 'There is a risk our Europe could die'
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The bird flu fight is faltering
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Net neutrality is back. And so is the battle over it.
Talking Points Old internet rules are being reinstated, but the internet has changed since last time
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Is the AI bubble deflating?
Today's Big Question Growing skepticism and high costs prompt reconsideration
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India elections start amid violence, hate speech accusations
Talking Points Narendra Modi seeks a third term while critics worry about the future of the country's democracy
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Is the Gaza war tearing US university campuses apart?
Today's Big Question Protests at Columbia University, other institutions, pit free speech against student safety
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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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Is the Supreme Court about to criminalize homelessness?
Talking Points The court will decide if bans on outdoor camping are 'cruel and unusual'
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Can MLB solve its uniform crisis?
Today's Big Question See-through pants and sweat stains draw derision from players and fans alike
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Why are Republicans trying to change Nebraska's Electoral College vote?
Today's Big Question It's a chance for Donald Trump to block Joe Biden's path to re-election
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Is it time to end arms sales to Israel?
Today's Big Question Democrats urge restrictions following World Kitchen convoy deaths
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Is legalized betting hurting sports?
Today's Big Question A 'building avalanche of gambling scandals' threatens competition
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Why did Oregon recriminalize drug possession?
Talking Points Arrests resume in the Beaver State, along with a new treatment effort
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Is Netanyahu on the verge of being ousted?
Talking Points Protesters want Israel's leader to bring the hostages home
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Does the world face a retirement crisis?
Today's Big Question And can it be solved by raising the retirement age?
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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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Is this the year women take over March Madness?
Today's Big Question Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and other stars make the women's game more popular than ever
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Is Donald Trump an intelligence threat?
Today's Big Question Presidential nominees typically get classified briefings. Should Trump?
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Are plug-in hybrids better for America's climate goals?
Talking Points The car industry considers a 'slower, but more plausible path' to reducing emissions
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Russians are filling America's news shortage
Talking Points Fake news sites spread propaganda while real newspapers die
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