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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Does Trump have the power to end birthright citizenship?
Today's Big Question He couldn't do so easily, but it may be a battle he considers worth waging
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Will California's EV mandate survive Trump, SCOTUS challenge?
Today's Big Question The Golden State's climate goal faces big obstacles
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Is the United States becoming an oligarchy?
Talking Points How much power do billionaires like Elon Musk really have?
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What went wrong at Stellantis?
Today's Big Question Problems with price and product
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Why is China targeting Nvidia?
Today's Big Question A new front in the 'chip war' with the US
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Could Russia's faltering economy end the war?
Today's Big Question Sanctions are taking a toll. So could an end to combat.
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What's next in Syria's civil war?
Today's Big Question Rebels seize Aleppo, putting Assad on defense
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What does Trump's Treasury secretary pick mean for the economy?
In the Spotlight Scott Bessent was once a Democratic donor. Now he'll serve Trump.
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Who will win the coming US-China trade war?
Talking Points Trump's election makes a tariff battle likely
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What will Trump's mass deportations look like?
Today's Big Question And will the public go along?
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Big Oil doesn't need to 'drill, baby, drill'
In the Spotlight Trump wants to expand production. Oil companies already have record output.
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Can Europe pick up the slack in Ukraine?
Today's Big Question Trump's election raises questions about what's next in the war
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Will Trump fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell?
Today's Big Question An 'unprecedented legal battle' could decide the economy's future
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Stephen Miller is '100% loyal' to Donald Trump
He is also the architect of Trump's mass-deportation plans
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Where did Democratic voters go?
Voter turnout dropped sharply for Democrats in 2024
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Usha Vance: a political spouse with a 'conspicuous resume'
In the Spotlight The new second lady plays a behind-the-scenes role
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Why has the German government collapsed?
Today's Big Question The faltering economy triggers a crisis
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Homebuyers are older than ever
The Explainer Rising prices and high mortgages have boxed millennials out of the market
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How did Trump shift voters to the right and win?
Today's Big Question Latino voters led a national shift to the right
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Is academic freedom in peril?
Today's Big Question Faculty punishments are on the rise
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How Harris and Trump differ on education
The Explainer Trump wants to disband the Department of Education. Harris wants to boost teacher pay.
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How GOP election denial thrives in 2024
In the Spotlight Cleta Mitchell aided Donald Trump's efforts in 2020. She's back.
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Donald Trump sees himself as 'protector' of Israel
The Explainer What does that mean for the war in Gaza?
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Trump is already claiming election fraud
In the Spotlight Officials are 'rattled' by threats of prosecution ahead of the 2024 election
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