Adam Schiff’s Reverse Psychology Ad Campaign Adam Schiff’s Reverse Psychology Ad Campaign
In a bid to keep his Democratic rival Katie Porter out of the running, the California representative is touting Republican Steve Garvey’s conservative credentials.
Mar 1, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
The Right-Wing Pretexts of Parents’ and Children’s Rights The Right-Wing Pretexts of Parents’ and Children’s Rights
Across the country, both notions are being carried to absurd extremes—at great cost to the groups they claim to represent.
Feb 23, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
Donald Trump Threatens to Start a Global Protection Racket Donald Trump Threatens to Start a Global Protection Racket
His promise to abandon NATO members who fall short of military spending targets puts international stability at risk.
Feb 16, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
Nikki Haley’s Big Flop Nikki Haley’s Big Flop
Trump’s only remaining Republican opponent lost in the Nevada primary to the ballot option for “None of these candidates.”
Feb 9, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
Sacramento Keeps Throwing Money at Its Housing Crisis. It’s Not Getting Any Better. Sacramento Keeps Throwing Money at Its Housing Crisis. It’s Not Getting Any Better.
The city and the county have been at odds over policy to address the problem. Meanwhile, encampments keep springing up.
Feb 2, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
In a Predictable Election Season, There Are Still Surprises Out West In a Predictable Election Season, There Are Still Surprises Out West
Nothing much is happening in the presidential primaries. But local races in California, Nevada, and Arizona may shift the political landscape.
Jan 26, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
Trump Isn’t on Nevada’s Primary Ballot. He May Still Win the Caucus. Trump Isn’t on Nevada’s Primary Ballot. He May Still Win the Caucus.
Confused? So are Nevada voters.
Jan 19, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
California Gets One Step Closer to Universal Healthcare California Gets One Step Closer to Universal Healthcare
This year, the Golden State expanded coverage to all low-income residents—regardless of immigration status.
Jan 12, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
California’s Urban “Doom Loop” California’s Urban “Doom Loop”
The West Coast’s major cities are overrun with empty office space—all while the homeless population keeps growing.
Jan 5, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
The Trump-Shaped Shadow on the Horizon The Trump-Shaped Shadow on the Horizon
As we ring in a new year, the country is at risk of heading backward.
Dec 29, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky