Sasha Abramsky

@AbramskySasha

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.

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California Chooses Criminal Justice Reform California Chooses Criminal Justice Reform

Results are not final, and some are not progressive, but Golden State voters continue to turn away from the tough-on-crime course set in the 1990s.

Nov 4, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

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The Time Is Now: Dump Trump! The Time Is Now: Dump Trump!

Herewith a short—very short—list of his most egregious crimes. And why there’s no room for anything but a thumping, indisputable Biden victory.

Nov 2, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

A line of voters stretches across a block on the left, while cars are seen driving down a road on the right.

How to Rebut Trump’s Tsunami of Lies How to Rebut Trump’s Tsunami of Lies

We do it with a massive voter turnout—more than 75 million so far, an extraordinary affirmation of the power and worth of democracy.

Oct 30, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Trump Attempts One More Preelection Power Grab

Trump Attempts One More Preelection Power Grab Trump Attempts One More Preelection Power Grab

An executive order establishing new hiring and firing practices will, if he is reelected, give him extraordinary control over almost the entire civil service.

Oct 27, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Trump Sinks to New Depths of Deceit and Depravity

Trump Sinks to New Depths of Deceit and Depravity Trump Sinks to New Depths of Deceit and Depravity

His mendacity level was through the roof, and his lack of empathy was even more on display.

Oct 23, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

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Trump Is Butchering Our Regulatory Infrastructure Trump Is Butchering Our Regulatory Infrastructure

Recent rules changes lock into place weaker environmental, workplace safety, and labor standards, and escalate the assault on legal immigration.

Oct 20, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Trump Is Urging Republicans to Break the Law

Trump Is Urging Republicans to Break the Law Trump Is Urging Republicans to Break the Law

He not only applauded the California GOP’s illegal use of mail-in ballot drop-boxes; he’s urging Republican officials elsewhere to do the same thing.

Oct 16, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Trump Deploys the Strongman’s Playbook

Trump Deploys the Strongman’s Playbook Trump Deploys the Strongman’s Playbook

There seems to be no limit to the damage he’s willing to inflict on the country’s democratic structures in his efforts to save his chances for reelection.

Oct 13, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

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Kamala Harris Put Mike Pence in His Place Kamala Harris Put Mike Pence in His Place

She dictated the terms of the debate, and she knew exactly how to handle the vice president’s efforts to talk over her.

Oct 8, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Amy Coney Barrett and Donald Trump stand on a platform facing a crowd at an outdoor press conference.

We Have a Covidiot in the White House We Have a Covidiot in the White House

Trump may be a super-spreader. But don’t get hung up on medical updates; in swing states, Republicans are plotting to steal this election.

Oct 6, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

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