“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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November 24, 2020
The GOP: Grotesque, Outrageous Putschists
It’s high time we call Republicans what they have become, and give the Grand Old Party a much-deserved name change.
Sasha Abramsky
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November 20, 2020
The GOP Is in a State of Terminal Decay
In its blind obedience to Trump’s blatant coup attempt, the party has abandoned even the pretense of democratic principle—indeed, any principle other than holding on to power.
Sasha Abramsky
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November 17, 2020
Trump and the GOP Intensify Their Assault on Democracy
This is a coordinated effort to sabotage the election results and purge the government of officials with the stature to stand up to it.
Sasha Abramsky
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November 2, 2020
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.
Sasha Abramsky
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October 30, 2020
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.
Sasha Abramsky
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October 27, 2020
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.
Sasha Abramsky
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October 23, 2020
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.
Sasha Abramsky
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October 20, 2020
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.
Sasha Abramsky
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October 16, 2020
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.
Sasha Abramsky
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October 13, 2020
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.
Sasha Abramsky