The Rapid and “Unprecedented” Collapse of American Democracy The Rapid and “Unprecedented” Collapse of American Democracy
The V-Dem Institute, the world’s chronicler of democracy and autocracy, has determined that the United States is no longer “a liberal democracy.”
Mar 27, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
The Trump Administration Is Casually Torching the First Amendment The Trump Administration Is Casually Torching the First Amendment
If he can’t stop the bad news from happening, the least an authoritarian can do is try to stop the dissemination of that bad news.
Mar 20, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Using Bigotry to Hide an Authoritarian, Christian Nationalist Agenda Using Bigotry to Hide an Authoritarian, Christian Nationalist Agenda
Republicans invent an Islamophobic threat while undermining the Constitution.
Mar 13, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Trump’s “Defensive Operation” Against the World Trump’s “Defensive Operation” Against the World
From ICE detention centers in San Diego to the war in Iran, Trump has been trying to "defend" our country, while making the lives of many miserable instead.
Mar 6, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky
For 108 Minutes, Trump Gave a Tedious Mussolini Impersonation For 108 Minutes, Trump Gave a Tedious Mussolini Impersonation
It was most mendacious State of the Union in US history. It was also the longest.
Feb 27, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Trump’s FCC Accidentally Gives Democrats a Boost Trump’s FCC Accidentally Gives Democrats a Boost
MAGA’s hate machine is—at least temporarily—sputtering.
Feb 20, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
The Republican Crack-Up Has Begun The Republican Crack-Up Has Begun
Even conservatives are fleeing the GOP as more and more Americans turn against Trump’s authoritarian project.
Feb 13, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Trump’s Dictatorial Mania Is Increasing—but So Is the Public’s Fury Trump’s Dictatorial Mania Is Increasing—but So Is the Public’s Fury
Trump is retreating into a fantasy world in which he remains an all-conquering strongman. Yet the American people are rejecting him over and over again.
Feb 6, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky
An Open Letter to Congressional Republicans of Conscience An Open Letter to Congressional Republicans of Conscience
For the good of the country, it’s time to cross the aisle.
Jan 30, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
At Davos, the World Watched the Rantings of a Despot At Davos, the World Watched the Rantings of a Despot
President Donald Trump has turned his back on the liberal world order—and Europe is unlikely to follow.
Jan 23, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky