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
-
The campus battle over the Israel-Hamas war
Talking Point Student groups back Palestine, prompting a backlash and criticism of America's academic culture
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Talking Point -
Why Biden is building Trump's border wall
Talking Point Donald Trump wanted a 'big, beautiful wall.' Politics and the law have forced Joe Biden's hand.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Talking Point -
Can air travel ever be 'green'?
Speed Read What NASA and Boeing's new project could mean for the air travel industry
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Speed Read -
Who is Rishi Sunak?
Speed Read A new leader for the U.K. … again
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Speed Read -
The resignation of Liz Truss, explained
Speed Read The rise — and very quick fall — of the U.K. prime minister
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Last updated
Speed Read -
How much can Ketanji Brown Jackson accomplish in the minority?
Speed Read She's making a mark. But there are limits.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Speed Read -
Four governors who might run for president
Speed Read These two Republicans and two Democrats are prompting speculation
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Speed Read -
Why the Republican Party loves grumpy middle-aged men
Talking Point
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Talking Point -
Democrats can't escape reality. They shouldn't try.
Talking Point
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Talking Point -
Impeaching Clarence Thomas is a great idea. Don't do it.
Talking Point
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Talking Point -
It's Ketanji Brown Jackson's hearing, so what's Robert Bork doing here?
Talking Point
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Talking Point -
The GOP laid a trap for Ketanji Brown Jackson. Don't fall for it!
Talking Point
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Talking Point -
The history lesson the Russians failed to learn
Talking Point
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Talking Point -
There's a reason Ketanji Brown Jackson is the 1st public defender appointed to SCOTUS
Talking Point
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Talking Point -
If Roe v. Wade falls, is birth control next?
Talking Point
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Talking Point -
America's pandemic-era social safety net boosted entrepreneurship. What's next?
Talking Point
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Talking Point -
Why progressives should be cautious about the anti-war right
opinion With war looming in Ukraine, it's important to choose allies carefully
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
opinion -
Tucker Carlson's takedown of Ted Cruz might be the opening of the 2024 campaign
Talking Point
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Talking Point -
California shouldn't use Texas' abortion law as a guide
opinion The Lone Star state's controversial law is a bad model for controlling gun violence
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
opinion -
The Texas abortion ruling is a sideshow in a much more consequential battle
Talking Point
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Talking Point -
Fixing the Supreme Court will take generations
opinion It took 50 years for anti-abortion activists to get a court majority. The left should pay heed.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
opinion -
The disingenuous core of Mississippi's 'women can have it all' argument
Talking Point
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Talking Point -
Is SCOTUS ready to cross public opinion on Roe?
Talking Point
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Talking Point -
The October inflation report might spell doom for what's left of Biden's agenda
Talking Point
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Talking Point