Sasha Abramsky

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Sasha Abramsky is The Nation's Western Correspondent. He is the author of several books, including The American Way of Poverty, The House of Twenty Thousand Books, Little Wonder: The Fabulous Story of Lottie Dod, the World's First Female Sports Superstar, and most recently Chaos Comes Calling: The Battle Against the Far-Right Takeover of Small-Town America.

Donald Trump souvenirs are displayed for sale at of I Love DC Gifts ahead of the inauguration on January 16, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Why I Won’t Be Watching the Clown Show That Will Be Trump’s Inauguration Why I Won’t Be Watching the Clown Show That Will Be Trump’s Inauguration

The country is about to be handed over to a band of fascists, and top Democrats are simply rolling over and waiting for the Republicans to tickle their tummies.

Jan 17, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky

The burnt remains of a building where once stood a hardware store are seen in Altadena, California on January 15, 2025. The historic community of Altadena, on the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, has been left in ashes and rubble though some homes remain standing.

The Insurance Crisis Looming in California as the Wildfires Burn The Insurance Crisis Looming in California as the Wildfires Burn

California’s Department of Insurance has worked to repair the broken insurance system, but the LA fires threaten to undo the progress the state has made.

Jan 16, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky

What the Fire Left Behind: Scenes From Los Angeles

What the Fire Left Behind: Scenes From Los Angeles What the Fire Left Behind: Scenes From Los Angeles

The Nation’s Western correspondent, Sasha Abramsky, captures the destruction of the Palisades fire and the relics of the people who used to live in one debris zone.

Jan 13, 2025 / Photo Essay / Sasha Abramsky

President-elect Donald Trump speaks to members of the media during a press conference at the Mar-a-Lago Club on January 7, 2025, in Palm Beach, Florida.

A Trump L’Oeil and More Signs of What’s to Come A Trump L’Oeil and More Signs of What’s to Come

Taking the president-elect at his word, it will only get worse from here.

Jan 10, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky

Graffiti on the sidewalk at the Trump International Hotel on December 23, 2024, in New York City.

Trump’s 2025 Foreign Policy Plan: Make Colonialism Great Again Trump’s 2025 Foreign Policy Plan: Make Colonialism Great Again

The president-elect has made extraordinary statements recently about poaching land from other countries. It’s tempting to write them off, but we must take him seriously.

Jan 3, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky

US President-elect Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and Vice President–elect JD Vance attend the 125th Army-Navy football game at Northwest Stadium on December 14, 2024, in Landover, Maryland.

My 2025 Project: Starting a New Column, “Hiding in Plain Sight” My 2025 Project: Starting a New Column, “Hiding in Plain Sight”

It’s time for me to delve back into all things Trumpworld.

Dec 20, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky

Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) attends a signing ceremony in the US Capitol for a resolution that invalidates the District of Columbias Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, on March 10, 2023.

Trump’s Pick for Labor Secretary Won’t Neutralize the Damage His Administration Will Inflict on Workers Trump’s Pick for Labor Secretary Won’t Neutralize the Damage His Administration Will Inflict on Workers

Lori Chavez-DeRemer is as good a pick for labor secretary as one could’ve reasonably hoped for. It’s also, unfortunately, smart politics for Trump.

Dec 6, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky

Donald Trump walks onstage for a campaign rally on October 12, 2024, in Coachella, California.

Blue States Will Not Be Safe in Our Corrupt, Clownish, Authoritarian Future Blue States Will Not Be Safe in Our Corrupt, Clownish, Authoritarian Future

The Trump administration will seek vengeance against any state that tries to resist the spread of crony capitalism.

Dec 3, 2024 / Column / Sasha Abramsky

California Attorney General Rob Bonta speaks during a press conference in Los Angeles.

California Is Ready to Go Toe to Toe With Trump 2.0 California Is Ready to Go Toe to Toe With Trump 2.0

“We’ve thought about all the possibilities, and have prepared for every one of them,” said AG Rob Bonta, “and are ready to take action when there’s any unlawful activity.”

Nov 22, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky

President-elect Donald Trump arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on November 13, 2024, for his meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House.

Democratic Governors Join Forces to Resist Trump’s Extreme Policies Democratic Governors Join Forces to Resist Trump’s Extreme Policies

California and the other powerful Democrat-led states will be the first line of defense under Trump’s new administration.

Nov 15, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky

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