San Diego’s Clergy Offer Solace to Immigrants—and a Shield Against ICE San Diego’s Clergy Offer Solace to Immigrants—and a Shield Against ICE
In no other US city has the faith community mobilized at such a large scale to defend immigrants against the federal government.
Dec 5, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky
In Defending Mohammed bin Salman, Trump Sinks to a New Low In Defending Mohammed bin Salman, Trump Sinks to a New Low
Trump was incandescent with anger that journalists would have the temerity to question his wealthy “guest” with the bottomless wallet.
Nov 21, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky
The Deliberate Decimation of the Federal Workforce The Deliberate Decimation of the Federal Workforce
Systems built up over the last 120 years are being either eliminated or corroded at warp speed, with the implicit blessing of the US Supreme Court.
Nov 18, 2025 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Trump’s Trashing of Liberty and Human Worth Trump’s Trashing of Liberty and Human Worth
The Republican Party has deliberately attempted to render healthcare unaffordable and deprive families of the ability to put food on the table.
Nov 14, 2025 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Voters Reject the Cruelty, Chaos, and Corruption of Trumpism Voters Reject the Cruelty, Chaos, and Corruption of Trumpism
There were no bright spots for the GOP this election. Across the country, Democrats running on inclusionary, economically ambitious, pro-immigrant policies won.
Nov 7, 2025 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Trump Is Forcing Millions to Make Cruel Choices Trump Is Forcing Millions to Make Cruel Choices
Do you go to your asylum check-in and risk capture by ICE? Without SNAP, what will you give up to feed your kids? How will you pay for healthcare?
Oct 31, 2025 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
No Kings Day Was a Joyous Carnival for Democracy No Kings Day Was a Joyous Carnival for Democracy
Millions of Constitution-loving Americans peacefully protested Trump’s authoritarian presidency. The GOP responded with military theatrics, threats, and scatological “jokes.”
Oct 20, 2025 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Portland’s Theater-of-the-Absurd Protests Reflect the Ridiculousness of Trump’s Lies Portland’s Theater-of-the-Absurd Protests Reflect the Ridiculousness of Trump’s Lies
If you can’t beat a federal administration at its own violent game, you can at least make it look foolish.
Oct 17, 2025 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
The Resistance to Trump’s Military Occupations Just Keeps Growing The Resistance to Trump’s Military Occupations Just Keeps Growing
In Illinois, California, and Oregon, residents and attorneys general are pushing back against the deployment of federal troops in their cities. So far, it’s working.
Oct 10, 2025 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
The Moral Hollowing Out of the United States The Moral Hollowing Out of the United States
On the brink of a potentially devastating government shutdown, Trump spent his day with Pete Hegseth haranguing generals at a summit that should’ve been an e-mail.
Oct 1, 2025 / Column / Sasha Abramsky