Stephen Johnson

Managing Editor | Big Think, Freethink

st. louis, missouri, united states

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I've written breaking news stories, ghostwritten op-eds for CEOs and comedians, and crafted copy for dozens of national companies. My writing has been published by digital outlets including PBS Digital Studios, MSN, U.S. News & World Report, HuffPost, the World Economic Forum, and Big Think, and also by print newspapers and magazines. Need someone to write an article, speech, or script? Feel free to send me an email.

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STEPHEN JOHNSON: Anti-Israel academic Randa Abdel-Fattah example of university double standards

STEPHEN JOHNSON: Anti-Israel academic Randa Abdel-Fattah example of university double standards Since the Bondi massacre, NSW Premier Chris Minns and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have made a flurry of announcements promising to crack down on hate preac... See more

thenightly.com.au•Stephen Johnson•Jan 13, 2026

Louise Adler quits as Adelaide Writers' Week boss in protest at anti-Israel author Randa Abdel-Fattah dropping

Louise Adler quits as Adelaide Writers’ Week boss in protest at anti-Israel author Randa Abdel-Fattah dropping Louise Adler has quit as the director of Adelaide Writers’ Week after controversial academic Randa Abdel-Fattah was uninvited over a series of s... See more

thenightly.com.au•Stephen Johnson•Jan 12, 2026

Randa Abdel-Fattah row: Literal irony of woke writers block as authors, board members quit Adelaide Festival

Randa Abdel-Fattah row: Literal irony of woke writers block as authors, board members quit Adelaide Festival Anti-Israel academic Randa Abdel-Fattah campaigned to stop Somali-born ex-Muslim writer Ayaan Hirsi Ali from touring Australia along with a Jewish... See more

thenightly.com.au•Stephen Johnson•Jan 12, 2026

NSW Premier Chris Minns gives councils power to shut down rogue prayer centres, not police

Councils will be given greater powers to cut off power and water and levy tougher fines against rogue prayer centres across the State but NSW Premier Chris Minns conceded on Monday police will not have the final say over shutting down so-called hate preac... See more

thenightly.com.au•Stephen Johnson•Jan 12, 2026

Overseas migration falls but still fuelling higher than expected population growth in latest stats

Overseas migration falls but still fuelling higher than expected population growth in latest stats Australia’s population is forecast to increase despite births set to hit a record low and the Federal Government claiming it has cut back on overseas migrat... See more

thenightly.com.au•Stephen Johnson•Jan 9, 2026

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STEPHEN JOHNSON: Anti-Israel academic Randa Abdel-Fattah example of university double standards

Louise Adler quits as Adelaide Writers' Week boss in protest at anti-Israel author Randa Abdel-Fattah dropping

Randa Abdel-Fattah row: Literal irony of woke writers block as authors, board members quit Adelaide Festival

NSW Premier Chris Minns gives councils power to shut down rogue prayer centres, not police

Overseas migration falls but still fuelling higher than expected population growth in latest stats

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STEPHEN JOHNSON: Anti-Israel academic Randa Abdel-Fattah example of university double standards

Louise Adler quits as Adelaide Writers' Week boss in protest at anti-Israel author Randa Abdel-Fattah dropping

Randa Abdel-Fattah row: Literal irony of woke writers block as authors, board members quit Adelaide Festival

NSW Premier Chris Minns gives councils power to shut down rogue prayer centres, not police

Overseas migration falls but still fuelling higher than expected population growth in latest stats

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