Sasha Abramsky

@AbramskySasha

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.

Is Trump Planning a Coup d’État?

Is Trump Planning a Coup d’État? Is Trump Planning a Coup d’État?

Many observers—including Republicans—worry that he is. They’re organizing now to stop him.

Sep 7, 2020 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

California State Senator Holly Mitchell

California Passes Key Criminal Justice Reforms California Passes Key Criminal Justice Reforms

Fierce police union lobbying killed some important measures, but many other good bills won the day.

Sep 4, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

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GOP Convention: George Wallace Meets ‘Duck Dynasty’ GOP Convention: George Wallace Meets ‘Duck Dynasty’

Having failed as president, Trump is doing everything in his power to stir chaos and racial hatred before November 3.

Aug 28, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

The Climate Apocalypse Has Arrived

The Climate Apocalypse Has Arrived The Climate Apocalypse Has Arrived

And yet Trump is determined to burn down not only our democracy but our environment too.

Aug 25, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

California Is Burning—and Trump Gathers Kindling

California Is Burning—and Trump Gathers Kindling California Is Burning—and Trump Gathers Kindling

No sympathy for those whose homes are threatened or firefighters risking their lives. Instead, he’s lobbed insults and stripped environmental protections.

Aug 21, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Wildfire rising in forest north of Los Angeles.

Trump’s Attacks on Science Will Hasten Climate Catastrophe Trump’s Attacks on Science Will Hasten Climate Catastrophe

And his pro-pollution policies are increasing poor communities’ exposure to toxins, undermining food safety, and harming workers and consumers.

Aug 18, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Float of Trump at a carnival event.

Forget the Nasty Insults. Trump Plans to Sabotage the Election. Forget the Nasty Insults. Trump Plans to Sabotage the Election.

He’s going to resort to every dirty trick under the sun to retain his hold on power.

Aug 14, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

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Trump Ramps Up His Assault on Democracy Trump Ramps Up His Assault on Democracy

His executive orders and manipulations of the Census Bureau and Postal Service disregard constitutional limits on presidential power.

Aug 11, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Donald Trump

The US Chamber of Commerce Says Trump Is Bad for Business The US Chamber of Commerce Says Trump Is Bad for Business

The administration’s in hot water with corporate America for draconian work visa policies.

Jul 28, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

President Trump gestures in front of a lectern

Trump Is Flailing, and the Country Is Paying the Price Trump Is Flailing, and the Country Is Paying the Price

Desperate to distract from his own failures, he’s lashing out at China and cities run by Democrats.

Jul 24, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

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