AOC on Ending the Pelosi Era, Biden’s Corporate Cabinet, and the Battle for Medicare for All
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and The American Prospect’s Executive Editor David Dayen are this week’s guests.
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Connecticut Lawmakers Want to Try Again to Make Prison Phone Calls Completely Free
Advocates are optimistic about a new round of legislation to curb predatory phone rates in the state — and pressure is mounting in Washington.
Startup Alternative to Rental Security Deposits Gets Legal Backing in Baltimore
It’s the third city to pass legislation supporting Rhino, a real estate startup, but tenant advocates are urging a veto.
How Chicago Teachers Are Taking On Wall Street
The Chicago Teachers Union has focused on the city’s tendency to provide financial incentives for Wall Street, rather than invest in public services.
A Tech Investor Is Raising Funds to Investigate San Francisco Prosecutor’s Decarceral Approach
District Attorney Chesa Boudin is facing increasing scrutiny from Silicon Valley investors.
Speculative “Blank Check” Companies Surround Tony Blinken, Biden Administration
SPACs have attracted recent attention because of Pine Island Acquisition Corp., a SPAC with close ties to the Biden administration.
EPA Whistleblowers Say Managers Bullied Them to Approve Dangerous Chemicals
Corporations are pressuring the EPA to approve dozens of chemicals despite internal warnings of their danger.
The Intercept's 2020 Annual Staff Demographic Survey
Having an understanding of our staff’s demographic profile is key as we seek to further diversify our newsroom.
Joe Biden Campaign Pointing Reporters to Larry Summers for Comment on Elizabeth Warren’s Health Care Plan
Summers is a valuable surrogate for Biden because he is treated as an elder dispensing wisdom, rather than a spurned rival out to settle scores.
Facebook’s Very Bad Week Just Got Worse
The social media giant seems increasingly likely to face antitrust action.