Joel Mathis
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Joel Mathis is a freelance writer who lives in Lawrence, Kansas with his wife and son. He spent nine years as a syndicated columnist, co-writing the RedBlueAmerica column as the liberal half of a point-counterpoint duo. His honors include awards for best online commentary from the Online News Association and (twice) from the City and Regional Magazine Association.

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Joel Mathis

I'm not ready to send my kid back to school
February 25, 2021
Joel Mathis

How America got to 500,000 COVID-19 deaths
February 22, 2021
Joel Mathis

How Rush Limbaugh blurred the line between politics and showbiz
February 18, 2021
Joel Mathis

Has impeachment been normalized?
February 15, 2021
Joel Mathis

Future presidents will remember Trump's impunity
February 13, 2021
Joel Mathis

Trump's MAGA mob endangered GOP lawmakers. They don't care.
February 11, 2021
Joel Mathis

What's the point of Trump's second impeachment trial?
February 8, 2021
Joel Mathis

Why Democrats should be cheering for Liz Cheney
February 4, 2021
Joel Mathis

The GOP's dismaying embrace of fringe politicians
February 1, 2021
Joel Mathis

Saving the Constitution isn't unconstitutional
January 28, 2021
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