The Politics of Cruelty Starts With the Vulnerable The Politics of Cruelty Starts With the Vulnerable
Trump’s attacks on Somali kindergarteners, immigrants, and the rule of law form a coherent authoritarian project. But voters and the courts are pushing back.
Jul 17, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
What One Week of Trump News Says About Our New Normal What One Week of Trump News Says About Our New Normal
Trump’s constant cruelty can make it all seem routine.
Jul 10, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Celebrate America’s Birthday by Fighting a Wannabe King Celebrate America’s Birthday by Fighting a Wannabe King
Congress and the courts aren’t going to rescue us—but the public just might.
Jul 3, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
The Warning America Can’t Afford to Ignore The Warning America Can’t Afford to Ignore
Former House majority leader Richard Gephardt and former senator Timothy Wirth argue that a “rolling coup” is already underway—and that the greatest danger may lie ahead.
Jun 22, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Trumpworld’s Global War on Multiracial Democracy Trumpworld’s Global War on Multiracial Democracy
White House officials and Elon Musk are now openly promoting blood-and-soil politics across Europe.
Jun 12, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
The Only Thing You Need to Know About the White House’s Aliens.gov Website The Only Thing You Need to Know About the White House’s Aliens.gov Website
It’s an attempt to rile up the MAGA base over reforms to the immigration system 60 years ago.
Jun 5, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky
America’s Authoritarian Remodel Is Well Underway America’s Authoritarian Remodel Is Well Underway
There’s an ick factor to Trumpism that is getting worse by the day.
May 29, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky
We Should All Be Mad As Hell About Trump’s $1.8 Billion Slush Fund We Should All Be Mad As Hell About Trump’s $1.8 Billion Slush Fund
As if the past 16 months weren’t enough, this week I reached my breaking point.
May 22, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky
Trump Is Rooting Around in the Public Trough Trump Is Rooting Around in the Public Trough
Trump’s second term is unabashedly a project of self-enrichment and oligarchic rule.
May 15, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Hungary Just Showed How to Kick Out a Strongman Hungary Just Showed How to Kick Out a Strongman
Trump is using authoritarian tactics that were perfected by Viktor Orbán. But the Hungarian authoritarian leader’s defeat may also offer a road map for beating Trumpism.
May 8, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky