“Signal:Noise” will cut through the omnipresent distractions of Trumpland to focus on the more lasting impacts in a twice-weekly column.
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September 18, 2020
In Trump’s America, It’s Cruelty as Policy
Forced hysterectomies for ICE detainees, more mass deportations, threats to bring sedition charges against protesters—this is political vandalism.
Sasha Abramsky
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September 15, 2020
Trump’s Nevada Rally Is a Mockery to Millions
It flies in the face of CDC guidelines and insults all Americans who have sacrificed to slow the pandemic’s spread.
Sasha Abramsky
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September 11, 2020
Trump’s Tromperie Plumbs New Depths
With catastrophic wildfires ravaging the West, this climate-change-denying, environment-destroying president now claims to be a “great environmentalist.”
Sasha Abramsky
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September 4, 2020
California Passes Key Criminal Justice Reforms
Fierce police union lobbying killed some important measures, but many other good bills won the day.
Sasha Abramsky
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August 28, 2020
GOP Convention: George Wallace Meets ‘Duck Dynasty’
Having failed as president, Trump is doing everything in his power to stir chaos and racial hatred before November 3.
Sasha Abramsky
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August 25, 2020
The Climate Apocalypse Has Arrived
And yet Trump is determined to burn down not only our democracy but our environment too.
Sasha Abramsky
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August 21, 2020
California Is Burning—and Trump Gathers Kindling
No sympathy for those whose homes are threatened or firefighters risking their lives. Instead, he’s lobbed insults and stripped environmental protections.
Sasha Abramsky
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August 18, 2020
Trump’s Attacks on Science Will Hasten Climate Catastrophe
And his pro-pollution policies are increasing poor communities’ exposure to toxins, undermining food safety, and harming workers and consumers.
Sasha Abramsky
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August 14, 2020
Forget the Nasty Insults. Trump Plans to Sabotage the Election.
He’s going to resort to every dirty trick under the sun to retain his hold on power.
Sasha Abramsky
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August 11, 2020
Trump Ramps Up His Assault on Democracy
His executive orders and manipulations of the Census Bureau and Postal Service disregard constitutional limits on presidential power.
Sasha Abramsky