
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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 How GOP election denial thrives in 2024In the Spotlight Cleta Mitchell aided Donald Trump's efforts in 2020. She's back. By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published In the Spotlight
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 Trump is already claiming election fraudIn the Spotlight Officials are 'rattled' by threats of prosecution ahead of the 2024 election By Joel Mathis, The Week US Last updated In the Spotlight
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 Could 'adult dorms' save city downtowns?Today's Big Question 'Micro-apartments' could relieve office vacancies and the housing crisis By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published Today's Big Question
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 Kamala Harris offers continuity on NATO, UkraineHers is a sharp contrast to Donald Trump's approach By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 
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 A brief history of third parties in the USIn Depth Though none of America's third parties have won a presidential election, they have nonetheless had a large impact on the country's politics By Joel Mathis, The Week US Last updated In Depth
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 Donald Trump's plan for mass deportationsThe Explainer Immigration is his No. 1 issue By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published The Explainer
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 Donald Trump and the fascism debateTalking Points Democrats sound the alarm, but Republicans say 'it's always the F-word' By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published Talking Points
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 Is legal weed a bipartisan issue now?Today's Big Question Trump and Harris both favor legalization By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published Today's Big Question
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 Would Trump really use the military against Americans?Talking Points The former president says troops could be used against 'enemy within' By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published Talking Points
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 Trump leans on tariffs to boost US economyThe Explainer 'Tariff' is 'the most beautiful word in the dictionary,' says the former president By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published The Explainer
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 Abortion rights are a 'core issue' for Kamala HarrisThe Explainer She is featuring a 'rapid-response mentality' on reproductive rights By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published The Explainer
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 Is 2024 the podcast election?Today's Big Question The Trump and Harris campaigns are turning to alternative media to reach voters By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published Today's Big Question
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 Trump blames migrants for the housing crisis. Experts aren't so sure.Talking Points Migrants need housing. They also build it. By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published Talking Points
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 Are climate conspiracy theories undermining disaster response?Today's Big Question Meteorologists and FEMA workers have come under threat By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published Today's Big Question
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 Kamala Harris walks 'tightrope' on Israel, GazaThe Explainer She's committed to Israel's defense, and ending Palestinian suffering. Are both possible? By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published The Explainer
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 Why NATO, Ukraine are nervous about a second Trump presidencyThe Explainer A 'radical reorientation' of U.S. policy is possible By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published The Explainer
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 Who are undecided voters, anyway?Talking Points They might decide the presidential election By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published Talking Points
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 Kamala Harris immigration policy reflects 'changing national mood'The explainer Her emphasis is enforcement By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published The explainer
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 Donald Trump is downplaying his position on abortionThe Explainer He says it's a state issue, but opponents have concerns By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published The Explainer
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 Can Japan's new prime minister govern effectively?In the Spotlight A 'popular gadfly' gets the top job By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published In the Spotlight
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 Kamala Harris' 'pragmatic' plan for the economyThe Explainer Tax credits for manufacturing, small businesses, affordable housing By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published The Explainer
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 How Trump's 'dark' rhetoric could motivate undecided votersTalking Points 'This is a dark — this a dark speech,' Trump said in Wisconsin By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published Talking Points
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 Where does MDMA-assisted therapy go from here?Today's Big Question Psychedelic treatments face a challenge from the FDA By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published Today's Big Question
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 Can dementia be defeated?Today's Big Question A new report identifies 14 risk factors By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published Today's Big Question
