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.

John Kitzhaber’s Oregon Dream

John Kitzhaber’s Oregon Dream John Kitzhaber’s Oregon Dream

This third-term governor is rethinking healthcare and education with holistic, community-based programs.

May 22, 2013 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

A New Progressive Voice From New Mexico Joins the Senate

A New Progressive Voice From New Mexico Joins the Senate A New Progressive Voice From New Mexico Joins the Senate

One of the youngest and poorest senators, Martin Heinrich rose to the top as a supporter of labor and environmental issues.

May 13, 2013 / Sasha Abramsky

‘Investigations Weren’t Being Done. We Changed That’: A Q&A With Hilda Solis

‘Investigations Weren’t Being Done. We Changed That’: A Q&A With Hilda Solis ‘Investigations Weren’t Being Done. We Changed That’: A Q&A With Hilda Solis

Hilda Solis talks to The Nation about getting the Labor Department its teeth back, her worst moment as secretary and her legacy.

Jan 18, 2013 / Sasha Abramsky

Why Has Obama Pardoned So Few Prisoners?

Why Has Obama Pardoned So Few Prisoners? Why Has Obama Pardoned So Few Prisoners?

Cases like that of Weldon Angelos, who was given a fifty-five-year sentence for selling marijuana, cry out for mercy. But calls for clemency have fallen on deaf ears.

Jan 9, 2013 / Editorial / Sasha Abramsky

In California and Beyond, Voters Say Yes to Higher Taxes, Better Services

In California and Beyond, Voters Say Yes to Higher Taxes, Better Services In California and Beyond, Voters Say Yes to Higher Taxes, Better Services

Local and state governments are gaining the ability to restore basic services and infrastructure.

Dec 31, 2012 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

Wresting Gun Policy From the Hands of the Radical Fringe: A Q&A With Garen Wintemute

Wresting Gun Policy From the Hands of the Radical Fringe: A Q&A With Garen Wintemute Wresting Gun Policy From the Hands of the Radical Fringe: A Q&A With Garen Wintemute

Three hundred million firearms are already in circulation in the United States. We need gun control solutions that deal with that reality.

Dec 16, 2012 / Sasha Abramsky

George Goehl and the Fight Against Corporate Power George Goehl and the Fight Against Corporate Power

What does the National People’s Action director have in store for Obama’s second term?

Dec 3, 2012 / Sasha Abramsky

The US Chamber of Commerce’s Multimillion-Dollar Attack Plan

The US Chamber of Commerce’s Multimillion-Dollar Attack Plan The US Chamber of Commerce’s Multimillion-Dollar Attack Plan

The nation’s top business lobby has built up a huge war chest for conservatives. But has it crossed the legal line?

Aug 29, 2012 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

Running for President on the Justice Party Ticket: A Q&A with Rocky Anderson

Running for President on the Justice Party Ticket: A Q&A with Rocky Anderson Running for President on the Justice Party Ticket: A Q&A with Rocky Anderson

The former Salt Lake City mayor is mounting an unlikely protest against American plutocracy.

Aug 2, 2012 / Sasha Abramsky

Kamala Harris, Protecting and Serving the 99 Percent Kamala Harris, Protecting and Serving the 99 Percent

When it comes to defending homeowners from the big banks, the California attorney general is on a roll.

Jul 23, 2012 / Sasha Abramsky

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