Donald Trump Threatens to Start a Global Protection Racket Donald Trump Threatens to Start a Global Protection Racket
His promise to abandon NATO members who fall short of military spending targets puts international stability at risk.
Feb 16, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
Nikki Haley’s Big Flop Nikki Haley’s Big Flop
Trump’s only remaining Republican opponent lost in the Nevada primary to the ballot option for “None of these candidates.”
Feb 9, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
Sacramento Keeps Throwing Money at Its Housing Crisis. It’s Not Getting Any Better. Sacramento Keeps Throwing Money at Its Housing Crisis. It’s Not Getting Any Better.
The city and the county have been at odds over policy to address the problem. Meanwhile, encampments keep springing up.
Feb 2, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
In a Predictable Election Season, There Are Still Surprises Out West In a Predictable Election Season, There Are Still Surprises Out West
Nothing much is happening in the presidential primaries. But local races in California, Nevada, and Arizona may shift the political landscape.
Jan 26, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
Trump Isn’t on Nevada’s Primary Ballot. He May Still Win the Caucus. Trump Isn’t on Nevada’s Primary Ballot. He May Still Win the Caucus.
Confused? So are Nevada voters.
Jan 19, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
California Gets One Step Closer to Universal Healthcare California Gets One Step Closer to Universal Healthcare
This year, the Golden State expanded coverage to all low-income residents—regardless of immigration status.
Jan 12, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
California’s Urban “Doom Loop” California’s Urban “Doom Loop”
The West Coast’s major cities are overrun with empty office space—all while the homeless population keeps growing.
Jan 5, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
The Trump-Shaped Shadow on the Horizon The Trump-Shaped Shadow on the Horizon
As we ring in a new year, the country is at risk of heading backward.
Dec 29, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
We Need to Modify—Not Trash—Oregon’s Trailblazing Drug Decriminalization Law We Need to Modify—Not Trash—Oregon’s Trailblazing Drug Decriminalization Law
Measure 110 made Oregon the first in country to decriminalize all drugs. The law was poorly implemented and should be changed, not discarded.
Dec 22, 2023 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Biden Is Struggling to Gain Ground in the West Biden Is Struggling to Gain Ground in the West
In key swing states like Arizona, the president’s prospects in 2024 are hardly a sure thing.
Dec 15, 2023 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky