Sasha Abramsky

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Sasha Abramsky, who writes regularly for The Nation, is the author of several books, including Inside Obama’s Brain, The American Way of PovertyThe House of 20,000 Books, Jumping at Shadows, and, most recently, Little Wonder: The Fabulous Story of Lottie Dod, the World’s First Female Sports Superstar. Subscribe to The Abramsky Report, a weekly, subscription-based political column, here.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Supreme Court Justice John Roberts (2L) administers the oath of office to U.S. President Donald Trump (L) as his wife Melania Trump holds the Bible and son Barron Trump looks on, on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. In today's inauguration ceremony Donald J. Trump becomes the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Trump Is Guilty of Sedition and Must Be Brought to Justice Trump Is Guilty of Sedition and Must Be Brought to Justice

He’s violating his oath to protect the Constitution, and every day that he’s allowed to remain in power, the threat to our democracy grows.

Dec 22, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Is a Civil War Brewing Within the GOP?

Is a Civil War Brewing Within the GOP? Is a Civil War Brewing Within the GOP?

Some Republicans are denouncing a “surrender caucus” within their party that has the temerity to accept the results of a democratic election.

Dec 18, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

The Madness of Kook Donald

The Madness of Kook Donald The Madness of Kook Donald

The Supreme Court ruling on Friday should finally have put a stop to Trump’s seditionist antics, but he and his sycophants only amped up the tension.

Dec 15, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Trumpists Are Ranting About Election Fraud as Americans Die of Covid

Trumpists Are Ranting About Election Fraud as Americans Die of Covid Trumpists Are Ranting About Election Fraud as Americans Die of Covid

This during the deadliest week so far in the pandemic, with infection rates at upwards of 220,000 per day.

Dec 11, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

A woman with her children wearing masks, reaches out to pick up a bag of groceries.

We’re Now Facing Both a Public Health and a Poverty Catastrophe We’re Now Facing Both a Public Health and a Poverty Catastrophe

Trump’s malevolent mismanagement of the Covid-19 crisis has been compounded by ineptitude at the state level.

Dec 8, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Why the Trumpists’ Calls for Dictatorship Should Worry Us

Why the Trumpists’ Calls for Dictatorship Should Worry Us Why the Trumpists’ Calls for Dictatorship Should Worry Us

It may sound laughable, but it’s no joke—the GOP leadership and the right-wing media machine are colluding with Trump’s assault on democratic institutions.

Dec 4, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Removing Trump Is Not Enough. He Must Be Prosecuted.

Removing Trump Is Not Enough. He Must Be Prosecuted. Removing Trump Is Not Enough. He Must Be Prosecuted.

He has declared total war on American democracy, and for that, he must be brought to justice.

Dec 1, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

The GOP: Grotesque, Outrageous Putschists

The GOP: Grotesque, Outrageous Putschists The GOP: Grotesque, Outrageous Putschists

It’s high time we call Republicans what they have become, and give the Grand Old Party a much-deserved name change.

Nov 24, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

The GOP Is in a State of Terminal Decay

The GOP Is in a State of Terminal Decay The GOP Is in a State of Terminal Decay

In its blind obedience to Trump’s blatant coup attempt, the party has abandoned even the pretense of democratic principle—indeed, any principle other than holding on to power.

Nov 20, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Trump and the GOP Intensify Their Assault on Democracy

Trump and the GOP Intensify Their Assault on Democracy Trump and the GOP Intensify Their Assault on Democracy

This is a coordinated effort to sabotage the election results and purge the government of officials with the stature to stand up to it.

Nov 17, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

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