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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Will new Clarence Thomas revelations bring Supreme Court changes?
Today's Big Question More reports of billionaire-funded vacations for the justice raise new questions about ethics reform
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What price should the US pay for an Israel-Saudi Arabia peace pact?
Today's Big Question Both countries seek security guarantees from the Biden administration
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Is conference realignment ruining college football?
Today's Big Question The Big Ten and Big 12 absorb teams from the Pac-12 in a chase for TV money
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The new push to solve long Covid
Speed Read Patients say researchers have been too slow to address the condition
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Has Ukraine's counteroffensive become a 'war of attrition?'
Today's Big Question An expected thrust has turned into a slog
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Is America still credit-worthy?
Today's Big Question Why Fitch downgraded the U.S. debt rating
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Why is the murder rate dropping?
Today's Big Question After a pandemic-era spike in homicides, cities record fewer killings
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What does Vox's rise mean for Europe?
Today's Big Question Spain's far-right party is on the cusp of power
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Ford, Tesla fight for EV truck dominance
Talking Point The Cybertruck is finally in production, while Ford slashes prices on the F-150 Lightning. Who will win?
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Is the 'Israel model' right for Ukraine?
Today's Big Question Kyiv wants NATO membership. The U.S. is considering an alternative.
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Is Fox News abandoning DeSantis?
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Sound of Freedom brings the culture wars to the big screen
Talking Point A box office hit that critics say is 'QAnon-adjacent'
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Why are cluster munitions controversial?
Today's Big Question The U.S. will send a new weapon to Ukraine. Human rights advocates are alarmed.
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Biden, the courts and the fight against disinformation
Talking Point Republicans see censorship. Experts worry about a 'tsunami' of falsehoods.
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After affirmative action, are legacy admissions next?
Today's Big Question The case against preference for children of alumni and donors
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Why is America running short of cancer drugs?
Today's Big Question Problems at a manufacturing plant in India force doctors to ration care
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How Wagner's rebellion affects the rest of the world
feature In China, the Middle East and Africa, all eyes are on Moscow
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Is it too hard to quit Amazon Prime?
Today's Big Question The Federal Trade Commission thinks so. It's taking Amazon to court.
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How can US students recover from pandemic learning loss?
Today's Big Question Test scores in math and reading are still dropping
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The new Cold War in the Arctic, explained
Speed Read Climate change creates a new battleground for the U.S., Russia and China
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The charges against Hunter Biden, explained
Speed Read He's a Republican obsession. But the feds may have the goods.
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Can Republicans win minority voters?
Today's Big Question The party is reaching out to Muslim and Latino voters in 2024
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Will Republicans impeach Alejandro Mayorkas?
Today's Big Question Or will immigration issues deepen divisions in the House GOP?
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Why are young Montanans suing over climate change?
Today's Big Question More lawsuits against energy companies are on the way
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