The Torch She Left Us

Remembering Gloria Steinem, Who I First Met on My 21st Birthday

Sep 8 • Johanna Maska

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When AI Invades the “Loneliest Town in America”

Nevada’s Data Center Boom Leaves Rural Californians Facing Higher Bills

Sep 1 • Johanna Maska

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August 2026

What’s in a Name? A Senator names a White House staffer and a debate begins

We’re in week two of discussing Natalie Harp without focusing on the real issues around power

Aug 25 • Johanna Maska

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A Tell All About Democratic Fundraising From a Middle American

The right is eating it up, the left is writing her off, but Evan Barker’s new book, Nothing Left, is fascinating

Aug 18 • Johanna Maska

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The Most Underpaid Job in America

After welcoming my second child, I’ve been thinking about why we call the hardest, most essential work “leave.”

Aug 11 • Johanna Maska

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May 2026

Doing It All Over Again

The Journey of Motherhood, and Enjoying It All Anew

May 10 • Johanna Maska

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April 2026

The Media Consolidation We’re Not Watching

As the Nexstar-Tegna merger is scrutinized, I remember my own experience with their national channel NewsNation.

Apr 21 • Johanna Maska

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What if We Asked the Hesitant Community Leaders to Run?

Eric Swalwell is Out; the Problem that Produced Him Isn’t.

Apr 14 • Johanna Maska

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Trump Praised “Central Casting” for a Heroic Military Rescue in Iran; Then Threatened an Entire Civilization.

If This Were a Movie, I Wish We Had a Different Script

Apr 7 • Johanna Maska

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March 2026

California’s Governor’s Race Needs a Substantive Debate and Real Leadership. So far we’re waiting for both.

As the race enters the last month before voting, many California voters remain undecided

Mar 31 • Johanna Maska

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The Lion and the Predator

As Cesar Chavez’s legacy is reevaluated, perhaps a larger conversation is warranted

Mar 24 • Johanna Maska

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The Offer Democrats Made

The Department of Homeland Security has been defunded for more than a month. Democrats tried to fund everything but immigration enforcement. Almost no…

Mar 17 • Johanna Maska

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