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.
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What does the Ilhan Omar investigation mean for US citizenship?Talking Points Critics believe Trump’s denaturalization effort is an attempt at ‘silencing political opposition’
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How long can US consumers continue their spending spree?Today's Big Question Prices are rising. So is consumer debt.
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Who benefits from Trump’s Russia diesel deal?Talking Points Prices remain high, but Putin gets a cash infusion
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Pollsters predict a blue wave in the midterms. Can Democrats trust them?Talking Points Democrats fear polls are missing GOP voters
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Can a Democrat win the Texas governor’s race?Today’s Big Question Gina Hinojosa is a potent challenger to incumbent GOP Gov. Greg Abbott
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Why is the US trade deficit getting bigger?Today's Big Question Trump’s tariffs are intended to narrow the gap. It is widening.
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After another botched execution, is it time to reconsider the death penalty?Talking Points Christa Pike case revives the death penalty debate
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Why is the right trying to rehabilitate Richard Nixon?Talking Points President Donald Trump stands to benefit from Nixon revival
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Men are losing ground in the job market. But are women gaining?Today's Big Question Women are most of the workforce, but still lag in pay
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Are Trump Cabinet impeachments coming after the midterms?Today's Big Question Democrats are looking for an ‘effective accountability measure’
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Will the farm crisis deliver the midterms to Democrats?Talking Points Tariffs and the war take a toll on farm finances
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Will the public get to see the new Elon Musk documentary?Today's Big Question Elon Musk is threatening to sue over new Alex Gibney documentary
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Are the midterms dictating Trump’s Iran strategy?Talking Points The president is apparently waiting until November to resume bombing
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Can Montana ban ‘dark money’ in elections?Today's Big Question Hawaii and Oregon are also taking on corporate political spending
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How will 7% mortgage rates change home ownership?Today's Big Question Would-be home buyers are getting more cautious
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Are conservatives getting fed up with Trump?Talking Points The president’s unpopularity is spurring defections and reassessment
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Could a ban on diesel exports bring down fuel prices?In the Spotlight Farm-state Republicans want a ban, putting them at odds with oil alliesm
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Can the US and China cooperate on AI dangers?Today's Big Question Beijing and Washington have different concerns about AI technology
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How the economy is K-shaping your next airline flightIn the Spotlight Carriers are focusing on lounges and premium seating
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Republicans gained Latino votes in 2024. Are they losing them already?Today's Big Question The question could decide the midterms
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Will Trump actually send out $5,000 checks after the midterms?Today's Big Question Polling says voters do not believe the president’s claims
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Can faith-based politics help Democrats win the midterms?Today's Big Question Candidates are highlighting their religion on the campaign trail
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Does Trump want to win the midterms?Today's Big Question Trump is not making elections easy for Republicans in the House and Senate
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Will AI end humanity?Talking Points Developers sound the alarms but say the risk is low for now
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