
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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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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The China-Cuba connection, explained
Speed Read Reports of an eavesdropping deal roil Washington
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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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