Will Republicans Gain Ground in California? Will Republicans Gain Ground in California?
Even though California’s voters aren’t as negative about their state as the national electorate, Democrats are still struggling to mobilize their base.
Nov 4, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Gavin Newsom Debates… Who? Gavin Newsom Debates… Who?
While Democrats are floundering in other key races, the California governor gave a preview of his political ambitions by facing off with a Republican challenger.
Oct 28, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Who’s Behind the Racist Campaign Ads in Arizona? Who’s Behind the Racist Campaign Ads in Arizona?
An organization affiliated with former Trump adviser Stephen Miller is funding anti-immigrant attack ads airing in Western states.
Oct 21, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Will Democrats Lose the West? Will Democrats Lose the West?
Republicans are running even in crucial races across the region.
Oct 14, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Will Gas Prices Tank Electoral Prospects for Democrats? Will Gas Prices Tank Electoral Prospects for Democrats?
In many swing states, polling shows voters are concerned about inflation and economic hardship over all other issues—and they blame the party in power.
Oct 7, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Will the California Homelessness Crisis Curtail Gavin Newsom’s Ambitions? Will the California Homelessness Crisis Curtail Gavin Newsom’s Ambitions?
The California governor recently signed two bills making it easier to build affordable housing. But the state's highly visible encampments may undercut his national reputation.
Sep 30, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Trump and Putin Threaten to Return the World to the Age of Extremes Trump and Putin Threaten to Return the World to the Age of Extremes
The ambitions of the Russian strongman and the American demagogue could put the planet on a path to destruction comparable to the upheaval of the early 20th century.
Sep 23, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Facing a Rising Right, Liberal Politicians Need to Stand Firm Facing a Rising Right, Liberal Politicians Need to Stand Firm
If blue-state politicians want to have an impact on national politics, they have to show that their policies work—and that they can get them passed.
Sep 16, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Record-Breaking Temperatures Are Sweeping the West Record-Breaking Temperatures Are Sweeping the West
Accelerated warming due to climate change is drying out the environment and straining infrastructure.
Sep 9, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Biden’s Return to Form Biden’s Return to Form
In Philadelphia’s Independence Hall on Thursday, we once again saw the man who told Trump to shut up during a live debate.
Sep 2, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky