Latest articles by Joel Mathis, The Week US
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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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Why the world's oceans are suddenly getting hotter
Speed Read A temperature spike raises concerns among climate scientists
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Will office-to-residential conversions save America's downtowns?
Today's Big Question After the pandemic, cities look to kill two birds with one stone
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Smartmatic's lawsuit against Fox News, explained
Speed Read It's not just Dominion that wants the network to pay
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The U.S. and China want to 'decouple' their economies. Is it possible?
Today's Big Question As tensions rise, there is growing talk of a split. But there will be difficulties.
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Behind the movement to ban kids from social media
Talking Point Mental illness is the issue. But so is the First Amendment.
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Will Biden's big EV push work?
Today's Big Question The electric-vehicle transition is coming. America isn't ready.
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Is the Comstock Act back from the dead?
Speed Read How a 19th-century law may end access to the abortion pill
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Should child labor laws be loosened?
Today's Big Question Arkansas was the first to send kids back to work. It may not be the last.
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