Can Nevada Democrats Beat the Odds? Can Nevada Democrats Beat the Odds?
By most measures, Nevada is a blue state. But Democrats could be placing a risky bet there this November.
Mar 25, 2024 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
The Cringeworthy Hypocrisy of “Guernica” The Cringeworthy Hypocrisy of “Guernica”
Mass resignations at the literary magazine following the publication of a piece by an Israeli peace activist reveal a part of the left that cannot countenance historical nuance.
Mar 15, 2024 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
California’s Primaries Bring Changes to Its Political Landscape California’s Primaries Bring Changes to Its Political Landscape
The presidential contest was a foregone conclusion. But local races will shake up the makeup of both Congress and politics within the state.
Mar 7, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
Adam Schiff’s Reverse Psychology Ad Campaign Adam Schiff’s Reverse Psychology Ad Campaign
In a bid to keep his Democratic rival Katie Porter out of the running, the California representative is touting Republican Steve Garvey’s conservative credentials.
Mar 1, 2024 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
The Right-Wing Pretexts of Parents’ and Children’s Rights The Right-Wing Pretexts of Parents’ and Children’s Rights
Across the country, both notions are being carried to absurd extremes—at great cost to the groups they claim to represent.
Feb 23, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
Donald Trump Threatens to Start a Global Protection Racket Donald Trump Threatens to Start a Global Protection Racket
His promise to abandon NATO members who fall short of military spending targets puts international stability at risk.
Feb 16, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
Nikki Haley’s Big Flop Nikki Haley’s Big Flop
Trump’s only remaining Republican opponent lost in the Nevada primary to the ballot option for “None of these candidates.”
Feb 9, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
Sacramento Keeps Throwing Money at Its Housing Crisis. It’s Not Getting Any Better. Sacramento Keeps Throwing Money at Its Housing Crisis. It’s Not Getting Any Better.
The city and the county have been at odds over policy to address the problem. Meanwhile, encampments keep springing up.
Feb 2, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
In a Predictable Election Season, There Are Still Surprises Out West In a Predictable Election Season, There Are Still Surprises Out West
Nothing much is happening in the presidential primaries. But local races in California, Nevada, and Arizona may shift the political landscape.
Jan 26, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
Trump Isn’t on Nevada’s Primary Ballot. He May Still Win the Caucus. Trump Isn’t on Nevada’s Primary Ballot. He May Still Win the Caucus.
Confused? So are Nevada voters.
Jan 19, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky