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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Why the Libya floods are a human-made disaster
A dictator broke the country. The U.S. intervened, then walked away. The result? A failed state.
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Conservatives target George W. Bush's AIDS-fighting program
A successful program that previously had bipartisan support is in the crosshairs, worrying public health advocates
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Why House Republicans might shut down the government
Why Republicans might shut down the government
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The Wisconsin plan to overturn an election
Talking Point A liberal just won a state Supreme Court seat. Republicans want to strip her power.
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Is Biden losing Black voters?
Talking Point The prospect has Democrats nervous about 2024
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Who is GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy?
Why Everyone’s Talking About Anti-woke messaging is central to this rising star's campaign
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Are American consumers facing a credit crisis?
Today's Big Question U.S. credit card debt has risen above $1 trillion. Can we afford it?
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Why auto workers are on the brink of striking
Speed Read As the industry transitions to EVs, union workers ask for a pay raise and a shorter workweek
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Is Vivek Ramaswamy Trump's heir apparent?
Today's Big Question After a breakout debate performance, the entrepreneur is looking like a rising star in the GOP
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Is it time to mask up again?
Today's Big Question A rise in Covid-19 cases brings back the possibility of mask mandates
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Cheap cars get run off the road
Speed Read Why automakers are shedding small cars for SUVs, and what that means for buyers
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Is the US creating a mini NATO in Asia?
Today's Big Question The summit with Japan and South Korea will strengthen military cooperation in the Pacific
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Will China's slowdown pull the US into recession?
Today's Big Question President Biden calls Beijing's economy a 'ticking time bomb'
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A brief history of third parties in the US
In Depth Though none of America's third parties have won a presidential election, they have nonetheless had a large impact on the country's politics
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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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