Stephen Johnson

Stephen Johnson

Executive Editor, Big Think

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Stephen Johnson is Executive Editor at Big Think. His writing has appeared in PBS, U.S. News & World Report, and newspapers and magazines across the Midwest. He lives in St. Louis.

"Secret Service passes for working White House journalists should never be weaponized," Fox News' president said in a statement.
Firefighters in California are still struggling to contain several wildfires nearly one week after they broke out.
A new report outlines how the CIA considered using a drug called Versed on detainees in the years following 9/11.
Facing mounting pressure from the public and government agencies, the e-cigarette maker announced major changes to its business model on Tuesday.
The lawsuit claims the administration violated the First Amendment when it revoked the press credentials of reporter Jim Acosta.
The new offices will be built in New York's Long Island City and Viriginia's Arlington.
The comics titan worked for more than half a century to revolutionize and add nuance to the comics industry, and he built a vast community of fans along the way.
The government hopes to see 1.5 million electric cars on roads by 2030.
The results come from a 15-year study that used ultrasound scans to track blood vessels in middle-aged adults starting in 2002.
Firefighters in Northern and Southern California are struggling to contain three wildfires that have forced more than 100,000 residents to evacuate.
China's state-run news agency and the search engine company Sogou have developed an artificially intelligent news anchor that can read the news "tirelessly" 24 hours a day.
In an extraordinary claim of presidential power, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Friday that will restrict asylum for migrants for 90 days.
New York Times reporter Melissa Chan outlined in a Twitter thread how authoritarian governments strategically destroy the reputations of journalists they dislike.
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions imposed stricter guidelines on marijuana policy during his tenure. It's still unclear where his replacement, Matthew Whitaker, stands on the issue.
On Tuesday, eight science-credentialed candidates were elected to the House of Representatives.
The South Korean tech company unveiled its new Infinity Flex display and other product upgrades at a developers conference on Wednesday.
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions often found himself at odds with the president during his nearly two-year tenure.
Voters decided on major changes on issues like marijuana, abortion and Medicaid.
Harvard Business Review recently published a report showing how Americans prioritize meaning in the workplace.
Sean Hannity took the stage at a rally for President Donald Trump Monday night and delivered a short, supportive speech.