The Urgency of Being Present

Stepping back doesn't mean you don't care

Dec 2 • 

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 • 

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 • 

Johanna Maska

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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 • 

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 • 

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 • 

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 • 

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 • 

Johanna Maska

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Why this government shutdown is different

If Democrats and Republicans don’t find a compromise to end the shutdown, the effects for our country could be more poisonous than we think

Oct 7 • 

Johanna Maska

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September 2025

Every Government Shutdown is a Trap

Cheering for a shutdown often ends in a loss

Sep 30 • 

Johanna Maska

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Don't Underestimate Charlie Kirk's Widow

While X debates fireworks and her outfit, Erika Kirk is already rewriting conservative politics

Sep 23 • 

Johanna Maska

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The Price of Power: When Loyalty Costs Too Much

A recording from Johanna Maska's live video

Sep 19 • 

Johanna Maska

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Evan Barker

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