The Weekly Dystopia

What Congress should ask UNRWA on its claims about Gaza

The U.N. agency relied upon as source for the destruction of Gaza should face scrutiny about its claims and alleged coordination with Hamas.

Jan 9, 2024 • 

Chris Johnson

December 2023

Why kicking Trump off the ballot fails due process

The basic right of due process was ignored in the name of protecting democracy by booting Trump off the ballot.

Dec 23, 2023 • 

Chris Johnson

Why family advocates show decline by going after IVF

The new target for conservatives who have made the case for family are up in arms about a procedure to facilitate child-rearing.

Dec 9, 2023 • 

Chris Johnson

October 2023

Why new tests for free speech are challenging

Vocal support for Hamas is troublesome, but the First Amendment applies to immigrants.

Oct 28, 2023 • 

Chris Johnson

How the Israel-Gaza conflict reveals American decay

The aftermath of the horrific attack in Israel showed Western institutions across the board are eroding.

Oct 21, 2023 • 

Chris Johnson

Love for X in the time of cholera

The social platform is unparalleled in the way it distributes information and opinion direct to the public.

Oct 13, 2023 • 

Chris Johnson

Why everyone should calm down over McCarthy's ouster

To vote to oust Kevin McCarthy was more about his failure at the game of politics as opposed to declining institutions.

Oct 6, 2023 • 

Chris Johnson

September 2023

A steep price for the Saudi-Israel deal

A potential deal is underway that would result in Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel, but the United States would have to agree to protect the despotic…

Sep 30, 2023 • 

Chris Johnson

Why Zelensky's visit to Washington was a failure

Ukraine's president was over the top and ignored realities as he requested more funds and technology for an increasingly futile effort.

Sep 23, 2023 • 

Chris Johnson

April 2023

Why cancel culture is increasingly reminiscent of The Crucible

Montana lawmakers censuring a transgender lawmaker and parents cancelling James and the Giant Peach make me question underlying objections.

Apr 29, 2023 • 

Chris Johnson

One year after buying Twitter, jury still out on Elon Musk as free speech champion

Flap over links to Substack distract from bright spots and rejections of institutions that seek to censor in the name of misinformation.

Apr 15, 2023 • 

Chris Johnson

Why making the Nashville shooter's manifesto public is important

The content may demonstrate hardship for transgender people under Christian values or a reaction to cries of genocide over state measures.

Apr 1, 2023 • 

Chris Johnson