Latest articles by Joel Mathis, The Week US
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Ford, Tesla fight for EV truck dominance
Talking Point The Cybertruck is finally in production, while Ford slashes prices on the F-150 Lightning. Who will win?
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Sound of Freedom brings the culture wars to the big screen
Talking Point A box office hit that critics say is 'QAnon-adjacent'
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Why are cluster munitions controversial?
Today's Big Question The U.S. will send a new weapon to Ukraine. Human rights advocates are alarmed.
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Biden, the courts and the fight against disinformation
Talking Point Republicans see censorship. Experts worry about a 'tsunami' of falsehoods.
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After affirmative action, are legacy admissions next?
Today's Big Question The case against preference for children of alumni and donors
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Why is America running short of cancer drugs?
Today's Big Question Problems at a manufacturing plant in India force doctors to ration care
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Is it too hard to quit Amazon Prime?
Today's Big Question The Federal Trade Commission thinks so. It's taking Amazon to court.
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How can US students recover from pandemic learning loss?
Today's Big Question Test scores in math and reading are still dropping
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The new Cold War in the Arctic, explained
Speed Read Climate change creates a new battleground for the U.S., Russia and China
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Why are young Montanans suing over climate change?
Today's Big Question More lawsuits against energy companies are on the way
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The China-Cuba connection, explained
Speed Read Reports of an eavesdropping deal roil Washington
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China's economy is slowing down. Is it permanent?
Today's Big Question Why the U.S. may maintain its lead as the world's biggest economy
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The trend toward 'de-escalated' cancer treatments, explained
Speed Read Doctors and patients are embracing fewer aggressive treatments in consideration of quality of life and reduction of side effects
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Will climate change make homeownership harder?
Today's Big Question State Farm has stopped offering new home insurance policies in California due to wildfire threat. It won't be the last.
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How solar investments are powering the 'net zero' crusade
Speed Read Renewable energy is growing as the world attempts to reduce carbon emissions
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Can the US stop Chinese cyberattacks?
Today's Big Question Chinese hackers reportedly outnumber FBI cyber personnel by a ratio of 50 to 1
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Is America in a shadow war with Russia?
Talking Point Ukraine's increasing aggressiveness on Russian territory is making American officials nervous
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Will America ban TikTok?
Speed Read The social media controversy, explained
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Is lithium America's next gold rush?
Today's Big Question Building a fleet of climate-friendly electric vehicles depends on it
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Netflix's Cleopatra controversy, explained
Speed Read Egypt's government objects to a Black actress playing the part of the Egyptian queen
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What is the future of birth control in America?
Today's Big Question The FDA considers over-the-counter contraceptives. There is opposition.
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Why are American students failing history?
Today's Big Question And what does it mean for the future of American democracy?
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The pros and cons of the trillion-dollar coin
feature One weird trick for solving the debt ceiling crisis
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Why America's debt is getting so big
Speed Read $31.5 trillion in the hole and counting
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