Can Anything Stop the Democratic National Convention From Being a Biden Coronation?
“The Democratic Party is more invested in trying to maintain control than it is in trying to win an election in November,” said one DNC member.
Akela Lacy
Akela Lacy is a Senior Politics Reporter at The Intercept and co-host of The Intercept Briefing podcast. She was previously The Intercept’s inaugural Ady Barkan Reporting Fellow; prior to that, she was a Politics Fellow in the D.C. Bureau.
She has also worked at Politico, covering breaking news and immigration. She produced Politico’s flagship newsletter, Playbook, and co-authored the afternoon newsletter, Playbook PM. Prior to that, Lacy 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 based in New York.
She has also worked at Politico, covering breaking news and immigration. She produced Politico’s flagship newsletter, Playbook, and co-authored the afternoon newsletter, Playbook PM. Prior to that, Lacy 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 based in New York.
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Israel’s War on Gaza
Progressives on AIPAC’s Defeat of Bowman: “Now We Know How Much It Costs to Buy an Election”
Despite the various factors that contributed to Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s loss, progressive strategists said there was one clear takeaway from the results.
Half-Hearted Efforts by Democratic Leaders Couldn’t Save Jamaal Bowman From AIPAC’s Attacks
Top Democrats used to go all in on protecting incumbents. That wasn’t the case for Bowman, who was defeated Tuesday.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Not Just Coastal Elites: Here’s How Three Rust Belt Colleges Protested Israel’s War in Gaza
The narrative that took hold ignored inland campuses, like in the Rust Belt and into Appalachia, where students formed their own encampments.
Israel’s War on Gaza
This AIPAC Donor Funnels Millions to an IDF Unit Accused of Violating Human Rights
The battalion has a dedicated U.S. nonprofit to support its operations — whose president is supporting AIPAC’s political agenda.
Outside Groups Spent $285,000 Backing Jamaal Bowman. AIPAC Alone Just Dropped Nearly $2 Million to Attack Him.
With Bowman’s challenger handpicked by AIPAC, the Israel lobby is cementing its status as the biggest player in Democratic primary politics.
The End of Roe
Republicans Can’t Decide: Do They Hate Prosecutors Because of Bail Reform or Abortion?
Since Dobbs, state-level Republicans have sought to strip power from DAs elected in Democratic cities who won’t prosecute abortion care.
Neither Candidate Has Much to Say About Israel. So Why Is AIPAC Pouring Money Into This Race?
The powerful lobbying group is going against a Capitol Police officer who fended off January 6 insurrectionists.
Israel’s War on Gaza
October 7 Survivors Sue Campus Protesters, Say Students Are “Hamas’s Propaganda Division”
Four lawsuits alleging Hamas ties against Students for Justice in Palestine, the AP, UNRWA, and a cryptocurrency exchange share many of the same plaintiffs.
Israel’s War on Gaza
AIPAC and Republican Donors Raising Big Money for Maxine Dexter Against Susheela Jayapal in Oregon
A donor to Dexter in the Portland congressional race tells The Intercept: “I give all my contributions through AIPAC.”