California’s Hypocritical Failure to Confront Poverty California’s Hypocritical Failure to Confront Poverty
An interview with Matthew Desmond, author of Poverty, by America, on the state's betrayal of its progressive values.
Apr 28, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
The American West Is Running Out of Water The American West Is Running Out of Water
A new federal proposal mandates strict cuts on water usage in states reliant on the Colorado River.
Apr 21, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
Should Courts Be Able to Mandate Psychiatric Care? Should Courts Be Able to Mandate Psychiatric Care?
Sasha Abramsky argues that court-mandated care connects unhoused individuals to supportive services, while Stefanie Lyn Kaufman-Mthimkhulu and Ruth Sangree write that psychiatric i...
Apr 17, 2023 / The Debate / Sasha Abramsky, Stefanie Lyn Kaufman-Mthimkhulu, and Ruth Sangree
The Ruling Against Mifepristone Affects Reproductive Rights Nationwide The Ruling Against Mifepristone Affects Reproductive Rights Nationwide
The overturning of the abortion pill’s FDA approval opens the door to the imposition of anti-choice policies even in states where abortion is legal.
Apr 14, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
Trump’s Indictment Is Not “Selective Prosecution” Trump’s Indictment Is Not “Selective Prosecution”
The American judicial system is frequently guilty of overreach. This isn’t one of those times.
Apr 7, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
The Senate Doesn’t Need More Senior Citizens The Senate Doesn’t Need More Senior Citizens
California is one of the most progressive states in the union. It shouldn’t have one of the oldest senators.
Apr 3, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
You Can’t Solve the Homelessness Crisis Without Housing You Can’t Solve the Homelessness Crisis Without Housing
In the Western states, encampments continue to proliferate. If city governments want to ameliorate the crisis, they’re going to have to provide shelter.
Mar 24, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
The Latest Banking Crisis Is Brought to You by the Federal Reserve The Latest Banking Crisis Is Brought to You by the Federal Reserve
There’s a lot of blame to go around for the failure of the Silicon Valley Bank. But the Fed’s myopic attitude towards inflation bears much of the responsibility.
Mar 17, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
The Progressive Takeover of Nevada’s Democratic Party Is Falling Apart The Progressive Takeover of Nevada’s Democratic Party Is Falling Apart
The state’s voters may be open to radical ideas, but they want to see results.
Mar 10, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
LA’s Zoning Plan Pits Garment Workers Against Developers LA’s Zoning Plan Pits Garment Workers Against Developers
The Downtown LA 2040 proposal could force garment factories to close and replace affordable housing with luxury developments.
Mar 6, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky