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

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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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Kristi Noem is Not Yet Gone, Not So Forgotten

She’s out of the Cabinet, but the political obituary of the former South Dakota governor will have to wait. And we’ll be dealing with the repercussions…

Mar 10 • Johanna Maska

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A War to Distract from Our Problems

President Trump launched a war in Iran while problems fester closer to home

Mar 3 • Johanna Maska

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February 2026

A State of the Union that Would Make Me Stand

As President Trump delivers his address tonight, I challenged myself to think of what he could say that would actually get me on my feet.

Feb 24 • Johanna Maska

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The Vulnerability We’re Choosing

While our leaders argue, we’ve shut down critical operations

Feb 17 • Johanna Maska

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We’re All Watching. And We’re Missing the Point.

The Super Bowl brought at least 127 million Americans together. We spent it arguing about nothing that matters.

Feb 10 • Johanna Maska

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Sean Spicer wanted to bet me Trump would win in 2024. He’s now sounding the alarm for the GOP in 2026.

Is it time for Democrats to mess with Texas?

Feb 3 • Johanna Maska

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January 2026

When a Moment of Clarity Becomes Just a Moment

The Alex Pretti shooting could have been a breaking point. Instead, we’re watching the ecosystem absorb another contradiction.

Jan 27 • Johanna Maska

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One Year Later: When Trust Meets Reality

Americans are right to demand more, but many are learning they trusted the wrong person to deliver

Jan 20 • Johanna Maska

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