
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.
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Has New York figured out how to tax the rich?
Today's Big Question Hochul and Mamdani are backing a new tax on pricey second homes
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Can Allbirds’ pivot from shoes to AI really work?
Talking Points It might be a cash grab. Or it could be an escape hatch.
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Has the Iran war supercharged China’s ‘electrostate’ power?
Today's Big Question Oil shock plays to Beijing’s dominance in renewable energy
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Why is NASA facing budget cuts despite the triumph of Artemis II?
Today's Big Question The Trump administration wants to slash science programs and any return to the moon
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Will Democrats try to remove Trump from office?
Today's Big Question Impeachment, 25th Amendment are likely to fall short
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Could Trump cause a Catholic schism?
Today's Big Question Pope Leo condemned the war and Trump accused him of ‘catering to the radical left’
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SpaceX could be the biggest IPO in history. Will investors see a return?
Today's Big Question IPOs used to fund growth for young companies. No more.
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Did Trump’s endorsement just shift the California gubernatorial race?
Today’s Big Question Steve Hilton nod may help Democrats keep power
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Are young men really returning to the Catholic Church?
Today's Big Question Parishes report more converts. That may not signal a revival.
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Can the US afford guns and day care?
Today's Big Question Trump: Feds cannot pay for 'day care, Medicaid, Medicare'
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Is the US a rogue superpower now?
Talking Points Trump alienates allies with tariffs, threats and war in Iran
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Could seizing Kharg Island end the war in Iran?
Today's Big Question The oil hub becomes a target as Trump seeks a victory
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The CDC is leaderless. That's a problem for MAHA.
Today's Big Question White House reconsiders health agenda amid GOP pushback
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Nick Adams: Trump's new ‘alpha male’ envoy
In the Spotlight From the manosphere to the State Department
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Are insiders profiting from prediction markets over the Iran war?
Today's Big Question And does that threaten US national security?
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What is the Jones Act and why is it controversial?
In the Spotlight The 1920 law protects US shipping, but critics say it raises prices
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Is the US national debt becoming a crisis?
Today’s Big Question $39 trillion and counting
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Will the Iran war end oil dependence?
Today’s Big Question Trump fights clean energy, but oil shock may spur change
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How will the Iran war widen the rift between the US and China?
Today's Big Question Trump asks to delay planned summit with Xi
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Is it too late for Trump to declare victory in Iran?
Today's Big Question Allies worry the exit strategies are slipping out of reach
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What is in China’s new ‘ethnic unity’ law?
In the Spotlight Xi Jinping backs effort to assimilate minority ethnic groups
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Are Republicans abandoning mass deportations?
Today's Big Question Voters think ICE has become too aggressive
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Are electric vehicles the answer to oil shocks?
Talking Points War in Iran is ratcheting up gasoline prices. What can drivers do?
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Should the Senate bring back the talking filibuster?
Today's Big Question Trump wants it to pass new voting rules
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