Joel Mathis, The Week

Joel Mathis

The Week

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Past articles by Joel:

Tesla: Is the electric car company in trouble?

Safety investigations. Sinking stock. Twitter. Can Elon Musk find his way? → Read More

Medicare: What is Biden's plan to save the program?

The federal insurance program for seniors is in big trouble. What's the president's plan? → Read More

Why drivers don't want to let go of the stick shift

The manual transmission is experiencing an unexpected boost in popularity → Read More

Why America's debt is getting so big

America's debt is on the rise. The United States government is on track to add $19 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years, The New York Times reports, "the result of rising costs for interest payments, veterans' health care, retiree benefits, and the military." The news come as the Republican-led House of Representatives prepares for a contentious battle with the Biden… → Read More

Why U.S. teens aren't getting their driver's licenses

Are they avoiding adult responsibilities? → Read More

Why the U.S. keeps shooting down 'unidentified objects'

Is it the Chinese? Or aliens? Explanations are few. → Read More

Why BP is cutting back on its climate goals

The oil giant's decision won't help the fight against climate change → Read More

The U.S. gave Ukraine tanks. Are jets next?

How to balance helping Ukraine without triggering a wider war with Russia → Read More

America's fastest-growing states: Why so many people are moving south

Six of the 10 fastest-growing states are below the Mason-Dixon line, including Texas, Florida, and Georgia → Read More

Why (some) Republicans want a national sales tax

Is America ready for a national sales tax? Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) has introduced the Fair Tax Act, a bill in Congress that would eliminate most federal taxes and replace them with a sales tax on goods and services. A so-called "consumption tax" deserves support because it "simplifies our tax code," says Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.). But Democrats like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer… → Read More

Did sexism drive Jacinda Ardern from office?

The sharpest opinions on the debate from around the web → Read More

Why it's getting easier to fix your John Deere tractor

Is your John Deere tractor broken down? Fix it yourself. Under a new agreement with the American Farm Bureau Federation, the company will allow farmers to mend their own machines instead of requiring them to use officially authorized parts or service facilities. The agreement is a victory for the "grassroots right-to-repair movement that has been putting pressure on manufacturers to allow… → Read More

Should gas stoves be banned?

Critics say cooking with gas is bad for your lungs and the climate → Read More

Why car sales are falling in the U.S.

GM retook the sales crown, but in a rough year for automakers → Read More

Can Twitter be blamed for the fall in Tesla's stock price?

The sharpest opinions on the debate from around the web → Read More

Does Canada make assisted suicide too easy?

The controversy over Canada's 'Medical Assistance in Dying' law, explained → Read More

Will TikTok be banned in the U.S.?

Is TikTok about to be banned in America? The popular social media app might be best known for viral dance crazes and other silly videos. But TikTok is owned by a China-based company, raising concerns that it's a tool that might be used for purposes that harm U.S. national security. A number of states — including Maryland, South Dakota, Texas, and others — have recently banned or blocked the app… → Read More

Why is Europe mad about Biden's IRA?

The Inflation Reduction Act was a hit with U.S. environmentalists. Europeans? Not so much. → Read More

In the FTX crypto collapse, echoes of recent history

The 21st century has been one financial scandal after another → Read More

Why is Donald Trump taking shots at 'Ron DeSanctimonious'?

"Trump hates DeSantis for the offense of being in the way," is how National Review's Rich Lowry put it in a headline. Indeed, Trump reportedly believes DeSantis is disloyal for maneuvering toward a Republican nomination that Trump so clearly wants. The New York Times reports that the former president is "particularly irked" that DeSantis has undermined the COVID vaccines that Trump's… → Read More