Latest articles by Joel Mathis, The Week US
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China's economy is slowing down. Is it permanent?
Today's Big Question Why the U.S. may maintain its lead as the world's biggest economy
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The trend toward 'de-escalated' cancer treatments, explained
Speed Read Doctors and patients are embracing fewer aggressive treatments in consideration of quality of life and reduction of side effects
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Why Jamie Dimon is thinking about the presidency
In the Spotlight The JPMorgan exec contemplates a future in politics
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Will climate change make homeownership harder?
Today's Big Question State Farm has stopped offering new home insurance policies in California due to wildfire threat. It won't be the last.
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How solar investments are powering the 'net zero' crusade
Speed Read Renewable energy is growing as the world attempts to reduce carbon emissions
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Can the US stop Chinese cyberattacks?
Today's Big Question Chinese hackers reportedly outnumber FBI cyber personnel by a ratio of 50 to 1
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Is America in a shadow war with Russia?
Talking Point Ukraine's increasing aggressiveness on Russian territory is making American officials nervous
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Will America ban TikTok?
Speed Read The social media controversy, explained
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Will anti-abortion Republicans stick with Trump?
Today's Big Question The former president's ambiguity on the issue is alarming to activists
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Why is Doug Burgum running for president?
In the Spotlight The North Dakota governor is already making campaign commercials
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How Moms for Liberty is changing the education debate
Speed Read The conservative group looms large in clashes over book bans and classroom lessons about race and gender issues
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Is lithium America's next gold rush?
Today's Big Question Building a fleet of climate-friendly electric vehicles depends on it
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Netflix's Cleopatra controversy, explained
Speed Read Egypt's government objects to a Black actress playing the part of the Egyptian queen
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Why are (some) Latinos drawn to white supremacy?
Today's Big Question A mass shooting in Texas raises complicated questions about race and ethnicity
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What would change if Erdogan lost Turkey's presidential election?
Speed Read Earthquakes and inflation make the longtime incumbent vulnerable
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Why the end of Title 42 could mean immigration 'chaos'
Speed Read A pandemic rule that turned away two million migrants is about to be lifted
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What is the future of birth control in America?
Today's Big Question The FDA considers over-the-counter contraceptives. There is opposition.
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Why are American students failing history?
Today's Big Question And what does it mean for the future of American democracy?
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The pros and cons of the trillion-dollar coin
feature One weird trick for solving the debt ceiling crisis
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The pros and cons of nuclear power
Pros and cons Fears of climate change have prompted a fresh look
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Why America's debt is getting so big
Speed Read $31.5 trillion in the hole and counting
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Why the world's oceans are suddenly getting hotter
Speed Read A temperature spike raises concerns among climate scientists
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Is China supplanting America on the world stage?
Today's Big Question Beijing's diplomats brought peace to Iran and Saudi Arabia. Is Ukraine next?
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Will office-to-residential conversions save America's downtowns?
Today's Big Question After the pandemic, cities look to kill two birds with one stone
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