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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MAGA's push to impeach federal judges
In the Spotlight Trump launches a 'stunning assault' on judicial branch
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What is happening to Social Security under Trump?
Talking Points Measures make retirement, disability benefits harder to obtain
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What does an ex-executive's new memoir reveal about Meta's free speech pivot?
Today's Big Question 'Careless People' says Facebook was ready to do China censorship
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Why are stocks in 'correction' and not a bear market?
Today's Big Question Investors still hope for a 'flip' in Trump's trade policies
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Ed Martin: The US attorney taking on Trump's enemies
In the Spotlight He advocated for Jan. 6 defendants. Now Martin leads D.C. prosecutions.
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What's at stake in the Mahmoud Khalil deportation fight?
Talking Points Vague accusations and First Amendment concerns
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Why does the government store gold at Fort Knox?
The Explainer Trump, Musk say gold might be missing
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What is behind China's aggressive naval maneuvers near Australia?
Today's Big Question Live-fire drills are a test for Trump
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Why are CEOs having second thoughts about Trump?
Today's Big Question Tariff threats and economic warning signs create corporate uncertainty
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Why is the Trump administration advocating for Andrew Tate?
Talking Points The 'manosphere' is part of the president's base
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Rich people are 'powering' America's economy
Talking Points The income gap sets a new record
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What are Trump-supporting farmers making of his tariff, DOGE policies?
Today's Big Question A 'fresh element of worry' for agriculture
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What are reciprocal tariffs?
The Explainer And will they fix America's trade deficit?
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Why is the threat of stagflation rising?
Talking Points Inflation is sticky. Trump's tariffs won't help.
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Will Trump lead to more or fewer nuclear weapons in the world?
Talking Points He wants denuclearization. But critics worry about proliferation.
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Why Trump and Musk are shutting down the CFPB
Talking Points And what it means for American consumers
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Are we now in a constitutional crisis?
Talking Points Trump and Musk defy Congress and the courts
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What can Democrats do to oppose Trump?
Talking Points The minority party gets off to a 'slow start' in opposition
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What is a sovereign wealth fund?
The Explainer And will Trump use one to buy TikTok?
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What could bring the US Steel-Nippon Steel merger back to life?
Today's Big Question President Trump opposed the deal. But he could be flexible.
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Russ Vought and the Office of Management and Budget are a 'key factor' to Trump's agenda
In the Spotlight Democrats say Vought is an 'appalling nominee'
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How Elon Musk is transforming American government
Talking Points Trump's ally is moving 'with lightning speed'
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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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What does Trump's immigration crackdown mean for churches?
Today's Big Question Mass deportations come to 'sacred spaces'
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