Will Gas Prices Tank Electoral Prospects for Democrats? Will Gas Prices Tank Electoral Prospects for Democrats?
In many swing states, polling shows voters are concerned about inflation and economic hardship over all other issues—and they blame the party in power.
Oct 7, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Will the California Homelessness Crisis Curtail Gavin Newsom’s Ambitions? Will the California Homelessness Crisis Curtail Gavin Newsom’s Ambitions?
The California governor recently signed two bills making it easier to build affordable housing. But the state's highly visible encampments may undercut his national reputation.
Sep 30, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Trump and Putin Threaten to Return the World to the Age of Extremes Trump and Putin Threaten to Return the World to the Age of Extremes
The ambitions of the Russian strongman and the American demagogue could put the planet on a path to destruction comparable to the upheaval of the early 20th century.
Sep 23, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Facing a Rising Right, Liberal Politicians Need to Stand Firm Facing a Rising Right, Liberal Politicians Need to Stand Firm
If blue-state politicians want to have an impact on national politics, they have to show that their policies work—and that they can get them passed.
Sep 16, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Record-Breaking Temperatures Are Sweeping the West Record-Breaking Temperatures Are Sweeping the West
Accelerated warming due to climate change is drying out the environment and straining infrastructure.
Sep 9, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Biden’s Return to Form Biden’s Return to Form
In Philadelphia’s Independence Hall on Thursday, we once again saw the man who told Trump to shut up during a live debate.
Sep 2, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Fair Wages for Fast Food Fair Wages for Fast Food
California's FAST Act could establish a bill of rights for fast food service workers. The industry is trying to stop it.
Sep 1, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Adam Schiff Weighs In on What Trump May Do Next Adam Schiff Weighs In on What Trump May Do Next
Republicans are flailing since the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, but the California congressman believes cooler heads can prevail.
Aug 26, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
George Gascón Survives Another Recall George Gascón Survives Another Recall
The progressive district attorney kept his office, defying the latest conservative attempt to overturn an election that didn’t go their way.
Aug 19, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
California Needs to Think Outside the Box on Homelessness California Needs to Think Outside the Box on Homelessness
Restricting encampments doesn’t get at the root of the problem.
Aug 12, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky