After Maduro, the Plan for Venezuela is as Clear as Mud

Trump’s Nation Building Era

22 hrs ago • Johanna Maska

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December 2025

The Sanity We’ve Lost (And How to Find It Again)

One man doesn't hold the keys to our future; we do.

Dec 23, 2025 • Johanna Maska

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Here we go again

Another awful murder and once again America is missing the conversation we should be having after a tragedy

Dec 16, 2025 • Johanna Maska

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Women Aren’t Backsliding. Corporate America Is Just Finally Being Honest.

A McKinsey study claims women report less ambition, when maybe it’s the measure that’s wrong.

Dec 9, 2025 • Johanna Maska

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The Urgency of Being Present

Stepping back doesn't mean you don't care

Dec 2, 2025 • Johanna Maska

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November 2025

A Thanksgiving Lesson: An Accused Jihadist and an Accused Fascist Enter the Oval Office. Somehow, it’s Cordial.

Some reflections ahead of Thanksgiving.

Nov 25, 2025 • Johanna Maska

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The Great MAGA Breakup: When Loyalty Expires

Plus: Video from my Substack Live with Reed Galen, who worked for President Bush before leaving the Republican party

Nov 18, 2025 • Johanna Maska and Reed Galen

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It is time to shutdown the government shutdown

We should be able to reform healthcare without starving kids

Nov 11, 2025 • Johanna Maska

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Young Americans Are Revolting (And It’s Not What You Think)

A President who has time for 60 Minutes, but not for ending a shutdown. A generation that works but can’t get ahead. And tonight, New York City votes on…

Nov 4, 2025 • Johanna Maska

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October 2025

California’s Awkward Dance with the 2028 Presidential Stage

Why the Golden State’s Obvious Choices Might Not Be So Golden

Oct 28, 2025 • Johanna Maska

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Three Debates, Zero Hope

Virginia, New Jersey and New York are set to vote, as candidates trade barbs

Oct 21, 2025 • Johanna Maska

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Brokering Peace in the Middle East But Sending Troops to Chicago

If President Trump Can Negotiate Abroad, Why Not at Home?

Oct 14, 2025 • Johanna Maska

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