The Rapid and “Unprecedented” Collapse of American Democracy The Rapid and “Unprecedented” Collapse of American Democracy
The V-Dem Institute, the world’s chronicler of democracy and autocracy, has determined that the United States is no longer “a liberal democracy.”
Mar 27, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
The Trump Administration Is Casually Torching the First Amendment The Trump Administration Is Casually Torching the First Amendment
If he can’t stop the bad news from happening, the least an authoritarian can do is try to stop the dissemination of that bad news.
Mar 20, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Why Does the Supreme Court Treat Trump Like a “Regular” President? Why Does the Supreme Court Treat Trump Like a “Regular” President?
The emperor is stark naked, but thanks to a misguided legal doctrine, the Republican justices keep insisting he’s fully clothed.
Mar 16, 2026 / Column / Elie Mystal
Using Bigotry to Hide an Authoritarian, Christian Nationalist Agenda Using Bigotry to Hide an Authoritarian, Christian Nationalist Agenda
Republicans invent an Islamophobic threat while undermining the Constitution.
Mar 13, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
The Pork Oligarchs of Iowa Have Local Politicians in Their Pockets The Pork Oligarchs of Iowa Have Local Politicians in Their Pockets
Jeff and Deb Hansen spend hundreds of thousands to keep the state friendly to their business.
Mar 12, 2026 / Column / Chuck Collins
Is AIPAC Doomed? Is AIPAC Doomed?
The hard-line pro-Israel lobby is facing more opposition than ever before. But fully defanging it won’t be easy.
For 108 Minutes, Trump Gave a Tedious Mussolini Impersonation For 108 Minutes, Trump Gave a Tedious Mussolini Impersonation
It was most mendacious State of the Union in US history. It was also the longest.
Feb 27, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
MAGA’s Reaction to the Epstein Files Reveals Total Moral Collapse MAGA’s Reaction to the Epstein Files Reveals Total Moral Collapse
The right’s moral charade was always going to be undone by the Trump of it all.
Feb 20, 2026 / Column / Kali Holloway
Trump’s FCC Accidentally Gives Democrats a Boost Trump’s FCC Accidentally Gives Democrats a Boost
MAGA’s hate machine is—at least temporarily—sputtering.
Feb 20, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky