Theodore Johnson

3 days ago | washingtonpost.com | Drew Goins |Molly Roberts |Theodore Johnson

What is comedy in the era of Trump? (washingtonpost.com) What is comedy in the era of Trump? By Drew Goins; Molly Roberts; Theodore R. Johnson 2025042112005800 For some, Donald Trump's second presidency — so far marked by chaos, confusion and a potential constitutional crisis — is no laughing matter. For others, certain comedians in particular, the general state of distress is great material for a set.

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Theodore Johnson

One evening 25 years ago, in the wardroom of our guided-missile destroyer, some fellow officers and I joked before dinner about who took the weakest classes in college. Once we’d had our fun, the conversation turned political. “What I want to know,” one officer began, “is why some schools offer women’s studies as a major! I mean, why isn’t there a men’s studies?” Before I could bite my tongue, my flippant response rolled out: “There is.

3 weeks ago | adn.com | Theodore Johnson

Just about every man remembers his first fight. It’s a common rite of passage. Mine was when I was 8 years old, on the school bus, with a classmate who was teasing my younger sister. I stepped in, and, in an instant, we were swinging. The driver broke it up and kept us behind for a reprimand once we arrived at the school. He made two things clear. The first was that fighting was not permitted - the principal and our parents would be notified if it happened again.

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Drew Goins |Molly Roberts |Theodore Johnson

Is our health and wellness obsession . . . making us unwell? (washingtonpost.com) Is our health and wellness obsession . . . making us unwell? By Drew Goins; Molly Roberts; Theodore R. Johnson 2025033112000600 A fitness influencer's video of his over-the-top morning routine racked up nearly 1 billion views. Social media is fueling new levels of obsession with health and wellness.

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Theodore Johnson

Rites of passage and modern masculinity (washingtonpost.com) Rites of passage and modern masculinity By Theodore R. Johnson 2025033110304800 Just about every man remembers his first fight. It's a common rite of passage. Mine was when I was 8 years old, on the school bus, with a classmate who was teasing my younger sister. I stepped in, and, in an instant, we were swinging. The driver broke it up and kept us behind for a reprimand once we arrived at the school.