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.

Why Every Vote Matters—Now More Than Ever

Why Every Vote Matters—Now More Than Ever Why Every Vote Matters—Now More Than Ever

After narrowly winning Kentucky’s gubernatorial race, Democrat Andy Beshear will restore the vote to 100,000 ex-felons and end cruel workfare requirements for Medicaid recipients.

Dec 10, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Trump Just Dynamited the Food Stamp Program

Trump Just Dynamited the Food Stamp Program Trump Just Dynamited the Food Stamp Program

This man’s cruelty is boundless. He also just appointed as his homelessness czar a man who tried to get cities to ban charities from feeding the homeless.

Dec 6, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Anti-Abortion Extremism Goes Full Psycho

Anti-Abortion Extremism Goes Full Psycho Anti-Abortion Extremism Goes Full Psycho

An Ohio House bill would require doctors to perform a procedure that is medically impossible—or face murder charges. Other bills just as nutty are being enacted across the country.

Dec 3, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Trump to World: Fuck You

Trump to World: Fuck You Trump to World: Fuck You

That’s essentially what the president said when he cleared three war criminals, overriding the wishes of his own military leaders.

Nov 26, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Haiti Protest 2019

The New Global Insurrection The New Global Insurrection

From Bolivia to Haiti to Europe and the Middle East, citizens are rising up against corruption and government repression.

Nov 22, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

President Donald Trump

Trump Wants to Treat Undocumented Migrants Like Enemy Combatants Trump Wants to Treat Undocumented Migrants Like Enemy Combatants

But US soldiers who commit war crimes? They’re “deserving individuals” who deserve “second chances.”

Nov 19, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Isn’t Just Cruel, It’s Illegal

Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Isn’t Just Cruel, It’s Illegal Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Isn’t Just Cruel, It’s Illegal

As the administration continues its war on asylum seekers, a former asylum officer says forcing applicants to wait in Mexican camps violates international law.

Nov 15, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Charging for Asylum? It’s Unpopular for a Reason

Charging for Asylum? It’s Unpopular for a Reason Charging for Asylum? It’s Unpopular for a Reason

Between new fees for asylum seekers and withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, the United States is trying to stand out in all the wrong ways.

Nov 12, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

A Crook Is Stacking the Federal Courts

A Crook Is Stacking the Federal Courts A Crook Is Stacking the Federal Courts

Trump and the GOP are playing the long game: With every new judge appointed, they’re extending their reach for generations to come.

Nov 8, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

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Trump Throws More Red Meat to Nativists, Polluters, and Evangelicals Trump Throws More Red Meat to Nativists, Polluters, and Evangelicals

He’s shoring up his bigoted base for 2020, but he’s also courting the broader GOP coalition of big business and the Christian right.

Nov 5, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

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