
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 NATO countries meet their new spending goal?
today's big question The cost of keeping Trump happy
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Is Trump sidelining Congress' war powers?
Today's Big Question The Iran attack renews a long-running debate
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How Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral run will change the Democratic Party
Talking Points The candidate poses a challenge to the party's 'dinosaur wing'
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Doing the hustle: Are side gigs a sign of impending recession?
In the Spotlight More workers are 'padding their finances while they can'
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Can MAGA survive a US war on Iran?
Talking Points Trump's wavering sparks debate about 'America First'
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Can Iran's government survive war with Israel?
Talking Points 'Regime change' may be on the agenda
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Why are lobbyists trying to kill Trump's 'revenge tax'?
Today's Big Question Analysts say it would deter foreign investment
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How will the feds' 'golden share' of US Steel work?
Today's Big Question Trump 'just quasi-nationalized' a major company
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Why are electric bills rising so fast?
Today's Big Question Data centers for artificial intelligence and the cost of natural gas both contribute
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College grads are seeking their first jobs. Is AI in the way?
In The Spotlight Unemployment is rising for young professionals
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Is Trump's military parade 'just a parade'?
Talking Point Critics see an 'echo of authoritarianism'
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Is Trump's LA troop deployment about order or authoritarianism?
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What is Kamala Harris' California future?
Today's Big Question She could run for governor. Will Democrats want her?
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Is China winning the AI race?
Today's Big Question Or is it playing a different game than the US?
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Trump's budget bill will increase the deficit. Does it matter?
Today's Big Question Analysts worry a 'tipping point' is coming
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Where will international students go if not the US?
Talking Points China, Canada and the UK are ready to educate the world
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Is Hollywood losing its luster?
Today's Big Question Television and film production is moving, leaving Hollywood to ponder its place in pop culture
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Trump is trying to jump-start US manufacturing. Is it worth it?
Today's Big Question The jobs are good. The workers may not be there.
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Is Trump giving up on Ukraine-Russia peace?
Today's Big Question White House says president is 'weary and frustrated' with conflict
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Jony Ive changed the world with the iPhone. Can he do it again with OpenAI?
Talking Points Ive is joining OpenAI, hoping to create another transformative piece of personal technology. Can lightning strike twice?
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Hurricane season is here. How will Trump's FEMA respond?
Today's Big Question An internal review says the agency is not ready for big storms
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What is the dollar's future after Moody's downgrade?
Today's Big Question Trump trade wars and growing debt have investors looking elsewhere
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Is Trump trying to take over Congress?
Talking Points Separation of powers at stake in Library of Congress fight
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Tariffs were supposed to drive inflation. Why hasn't that happened?
Talking Points Businesses' planning ahead helped. But uncertainty still looms.
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