Akela Lacy

Akela Lacy is the politics fellow at The Intercept’s Washington bureau. She previously worked at Politico, covering breaking news and immigration. She also produced Politico’s flagship newsletter, Playbook, and co-authored the afternoon newsletter, Playbook PM. Prior to that, she worked in international reporting at the Pulitzer Center. She graduated from the College of William and Mary with a B.A. in sociology and Italian. She is originally from Philadelphia.

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House Committee Leadership Is About to Get a Lot Less White. What That Means Remains to Be Seen.

Akela Lacy — Nov. 10

A historic number of women and people of color are poised to take the helm of at least eight powerful House committees when the 116th Congress takes shape.

Women Built the 2018 Midterm Blue Wave — but the Last One Washed Them Out

Akela Lacy — Nov. 7

In 2006, Democrats rode opposition to the president into control of Congress, but women were left behind.

South Carolina Is Lobbying to Allow Discrimination Against Jewish Parents

Akela Lacy — Oct. 19

One Protestant group wants the federal government to sponsor discrimination.

A Super PAC Is Spending Millions Attacking Democrats Who Can’t Lose. What’s Going On?

Akela Lacy, Ryan Grim — Oct. 16

The political action committee’s odd spending decisions are a window into the absurd campaign finance world ushered into existence by Citizens United.

Supreme PrivilegeSen. Susan Collins and Brett Kavanaugh Are Both in the Bush Family Inner Circle. That Helps Explain Her Vote.

Ryan Grim, Akela Lacy — Oct. 5

In the weeks after Brett Kavanaugh was accused of sexual assault, George W. Bush personally called wavering senators to lobby on the nominee's behalf.

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