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Reflections of a Chronic Overthinker

Stop Asking if I Need Help!

Stop Asking if I Need Help!

An open letter from a quadriplegic who has had enough.

Matthew B. Johnson

Aug 1

Matthew B. Johnson

A white bathroom with dirty walls with a smiley face painted on the toilet lid

“I Was Here”: Graffiti or Profound Declaration?

Matthew B. Johnson

A man in a dark grey shirt and black tie holding an assault rifle and high capacity magazine

Why Arming Teachers is a Terrible Idea

You’d think this would be obvious to everyone. You’d be wrong.

Matthew B. Johnson

RoboBurger and the Push Toward an Automated Workforce

Matthew B. Johnson

A person holding a hand up in front of their face

Take Your Petition and Shove It!

Because we just want to go about our day without being harassed.

Matthew B. Johnson

Sanitized for Your Protection: The Push Toward Generic Language

Matthew B. Johnson

Arrogance vs Apathy: The Curious Psychology of Youth Athletes

Matthew B. Johnson

Why I Appreciate Disability Jokes

I’d rather laugh about my disability than cry about it.

Matthew B. Johnson

Curls of white cigarette smoke against a black background

Cigarette Smoke and Memories

As odd as it sounds, I have many fond memories associated with cigarette…

Matthew B. Johnson

The Mutually Exclusive Pursuit of Money or Happiness

Matthew B. Johnson

Paratroopers parachuting into a battle field

Is Modern War Pointless?

Because living during a pandemic isn’t bad enough, we need the threat of a…

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