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.

Protests Continue Across Country In Wake Of Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

The Biden Administration Needs to Act Like a Blue State The Biden Administration Needs to Act Like a Blue State

California, Oregon, and Washington are taking more action to protect abortion rights than the federal government.

Jul 1, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

House Jan. 6 select committee hearing

For Once, a Republican Tells the Truth About Trump For Once, a Republican Tells the Truth About Trump

At the ongoing January 6 hearings, Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers made clear the depth of the former president’s abuse of power.

Jun 22, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Donald Trump and Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy Is Still Trump’s Accomplice Kevin McCarthy Is Still Trump’s Accomplice

The congressman’s attempts to deflect from the January 6 hearings show that he is willing to continue leading the country down the path to tyranny.

Jun 16, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

District Attorney Chesa Boudin Holds Campaign Rally On Recall Election Day

Why California Voters Recalled Chesa Boudin Why California Voters Recalled Chesa Boudin

The ousting of the progressive San Francisco district attorney suggests that Democrats have failed to win the public with their messaging on criminal justice.

Jun 9, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Can California Democrats Do Enough to Block a Rural Right-Wing Revolt?

Can California Democrats Do Enough to Block a Rural Right-Wing Revolt? Can California Democrats Do Enough to Block a Rural Right-Wing Revolt?

Democratic legislators are stepping up their efforts to bring relief to voters, but amid soaring gas prices and an intensifying drought, they may not be sufficient.

Jun 3, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Paul LePage Is Back!

Paul LePage Is Back! Paul LePage Is Back!

He called himself “Trump before Trump.” Now, he wants to stage a comeback.

May 31, 2022 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

California Offers a Rare Alternative to the Pro-Gun Free-for-All

California Offers a Rare Alternative to the Pro-Gun Free-for-All California Offers a Rare Alternative to the Pro-Gun Free-for-All

While Texas and other states double down on the gun love, the Golden State has at least attempted to enact regulations that will keep kids safe.

May 27, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Gavin Newsom Budget Revision

The Biggest Blue State Is Ready to Invest in Its People The Biggest Blue State Is Ready to Invest in Its People

California is showing what a state with vast resources and progressive political leadership can do if it sets its mind to reform.

May 20, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Food giveaway at Valley Park Church - during the Coronavirus pandemic

California’s Undocumented Children Are Going Hungry California’s Undocumented Children Are Going Hungry

A report shows that 45 percent of the state’s undocumented residents are facing food insecurity, mostly children.

May 13, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Abortion rights rally California

Blue States Will Be Stretched to Their Limits Post-“Roe” Blue States Will Be Stretched to Their Limits Post-“Roe”

Gavin Newsom has vowed to codify the right to abortion in California’s constitution, but his ambitions could run up against the reality that the state doesn’t have enough providers...

May 6, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

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