Latest articles by Joel Mathis, The Week US
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Why NATO, Ukraine are nervous about a second Trump presidencyThe Explainer A 'radical reorientation' of U.S. policy is possible
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Who are undecided voters, anyway?Talking Points They might decide the presidential election
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Kamala Harris immigration policy reflects 'changing national mood'The explainer Her emphasis is enforcement
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Donald Trump is downplaying his position on abortionThe Explainer He says it's a state issue, but opponents have concerns
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Can Japan's new prime minister govern effectively?In the Spotlight A 'popular gadfly' gets the top job
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Kamala Harris' 'pragmatic' plan for the economyThe Explainer Tax credits for manufacturing, small businesses, affordable housing
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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
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Is a wider regional war finally at hand in the Middle East?Talking Points Iran and Israel ramp up the rhetoric
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A new stimulus might (or might not) jump-start China's economyTalking Points Fears of social instability drive rate cuts
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Has Russia's nuclear saber-rattling lost its edge?Today's Big Question Kremlin worries repeated nuke threats have lost their potency
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Why Kamala Harris is quietly embracing cryptoTalking Points Young men, big donors both matter in the campaign
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Young women are leaving the churchTalking Points They've been the 'backbone' of their congregations. What changed?
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After Tua injury, can NFL make progress on concussions?Today's Big Question Dolphins QB faces calls to retire
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Why is Germany cracking down on migration?Today's Big Question New border rules test the European Union
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Why are feds cracking down on SUVs and big trucks?Today's Big Question Pedestrian deaths have risen sharply since 2009
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Is the media 'sanewashing' Trump?Talking Points Critics say there's a disconnect between 'reality and reported news'
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Tucker Carlson's WWII interview fractures conservativesTalking Points Holocaust revisionism forces 'introspection' in right-wing media
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Why is a government shutdown possible before the election?Today's Big Question A fight over immigration, spending and the future of House Speaker Mike Johnson
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Will Kamala Harris give YIMBYs a voice in the White House?Today's Big Question And can federal officials do anything about local housing rules?
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Canadian takeover bid for Japan's 7-Eleven could change how the Asian country does businessIn the Spotlight Would a foreign company upend konbini culture?
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What are the lessons from Ukraine's Russia incursion?Talking Points And what do they mean for Putin's red lines?
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Is taunting Trump the key to Harris' campaign?Today's Big Question Democrats embrace mockery instead of menace
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Is billionaire's 'risky' space flight about research or tourism?In the Spotlight Jared Isaacman takes an all-private crew to space
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How will Kamala Harris' ban on grocery price gouging work?Talking Points And can it bring down prices?
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