Trump’s Dictatorial Mania Is Increasing—but So Is the Public’s Fury Trump’s Dictatorial Mania Is Increasing—but So Is the Public’s Fury
Trump is retreating into a fantasy world in which he remains an all-conquering strongman. Yet the American people are rejecting him over and over again.
Feb 6, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky
An Open Letter to Congressional Republicans of Conscience An Open Letter to Congressional Republicans of Conscience
For the good of the country, it’s time to cross the aisle.
Jan 30, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
At Davos, the World Watched the Rantings of a Despot At Davos, the World Watched the Rantings of a Despot
President Donald Trump has turned his back on the liberal world order—and Europe is unlikely to follow.
Jan 23, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky
The Week of Colonial Fever Dreams From a Sundowning Fascist The Week of Colonial Fever Dreams From a Sundowning Fascist
The news was a firehose of stories of authoritarian behavior. We can’t let ourselves drown.
Jan 16, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
The Ugly Beast of American Authoritarianism The Ugly Beast of American Authoritarianism
Might is right is the philosophy behind the Trump administration’s decision to kidnap Nicolás Maduro.
Jan 8, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
How to Save a Democracy How to Save a Democracy
Looking at how the Trump administration fits into a pattern of authoritarian governance can empower people to think about how to best resist the country’s slide to autocracy.
Jan 2, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky
Trump’s Vile Rob Reiner Comments Show How Much He Has Debased His Office Trump’s Vile Rob Reiner Comments Show How Much He Has Debased His Office
Every day, Trump is saying and doing things that would get most elementary school children suspended.
Dec 16, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky
It Would Be Madness to Give Trump and His Toadies Even More Power It Would Be Madness to Give Trump and His Toadies Even More Power
And yet, that’s what the Supreme Court appears prepared to do.
Dec 12, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky
San Diego’s Clergy Offer Solace to Immigrants—and a Shield Against ICE San Diego’s Clergy Offer Solace to Immigrants—and a Shield Against ICE
In no other US city has the faith community mobilized at such a large scale to defend immigrants against the federal government.
Dec 5, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky
In Defending Mohammed bin Salman, Trump Sinks to a New Low In Defending Mohammed bin Salman, Trump Sinks to a New Low
Trump was incandescent with anger that journalists would have the temerity to question his wealthy “guest” with the bottomless wallet.
Nov 21, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky