Archive - Johanna Maska

The Instant Politicization of Tragedy

Flooding in Texas, and our polarized responses to it, highlight a terrible pattern in the U.S. when tragedy strikes

Jul 8 •

The Wealth Gap Summer

A wedding, an election and a tax bill that tell a story

Jul 1 •

June 2025

Is the Mission Accomplished?

Donald Trump strikes Iran, claims a brokered peace, but a victory celebration may be premature

Jun 24 •

When Conspiracy Becomes Consensus

The Aftermath of Political Violence in Minnesota Points to Dangerous Trends

Jun 17 •

California Vs. Trump: When Old Dogs Don't Learn New Tricks

The Sound of Escalation in Los Angeles

Jun 10 •

Will Jamie Dimon run for President?

A man who says he won't run because he can't win is clearly thinking about it

Jun 3 •

May 2025

Is Any Big Tax Bill Really 'Beautiful?'

Republicans are betting their needlessly complicated tax legislation will make this Independence Day great again

May 27 •

They Built the Divisive Political Machine, Now They Blame Our Parenting

Inside the hypocrisy of America's political operatives

May 20 •

The Hope of a Pope: When One Person Captures All Our Hopes and Fears

For a moment President Trump wasn't the only American getting the media's attention

May 13 •

California vs. Trump: The Trade War No One Wins

In general Americans want manufacturing to return to the US, the path to get there is still unclear

May 6 •

April 2025

No Surprises: Trump's First 100 Days Follow His Campaign Blueprint

The last 100 days of the administration is more likely to matter though, when his actions have fully materialized

Apr 29 •

When fear becomes a policy

Our national debate on immigration is complex, multi-faceted and shouldn’t come down to fear.

Apr 22 •

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