Philly DA Larry Krasner: In Midterms, Democrats Went “Republican-Lite” on Crime
The embattled progressive district attorney said election victories show how Democrats can win big — by leaning into criminal justice reforms.
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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The Dangers of Democrats Boosting MAGA Republicans
The midterm strategy to fund Republican extremists in the primaries worked. Some fear it will strengthen the far right in the long term.
Pennsylvania GOP House Leader Blessed Larry Krasner Impeachment Vote After Heated Caucus Meeting
Right-wing Republicans in the state House, who have been threatening Kerry Benninghoff’s leadership, demanded a lame-duck vote in a caucus meeting.
New York Democratic Party Chair Takes No Responsibility for Elections. So What Does He Do?
“I know that there are lots of people that think I’m the worst person in the world,” Jay Jacobs said, “but the truth is I’m probably only in third or fourth place.”
John Fetterman Wins Crucial Senate Seat, As Pennsylvania Democrats Rack Up Wins
The victory, with Fetterman outpacing Biden, gives Democrats breathing room in their uphill bid to keep the Senate in a midterm election.
Will Police Money Tip Minnesota Attorney General Race Against Keith Ellison?
Ellison’s attorney general’s office successfully prosecuted George Floyd killer Derek Chauvin. Now, in a tight race, the cops are gunning for him.
Democratic Consultants Cash In on AIPAC Spending — Even as It Tries to Hand the House to Republicans
The firms helped attack progressive Summer Lee during the primary. Now, in a tight general election, AIPAC is all in on the Republican.
AIPAC's First Attack Ad in Midterms Hits Would-Be Squad Member Summer Lee
Internal polls show the race for the deep-blue seat tightening. The GOP and AIPAC are going for the jugular.
Is Hindu Nationalist Money Making Its Way Into Maryland’s Governor Race?
Maryland’s Democratic gubernatorial ticket, Wes Moore and Aruna Miller, held a fundraiser with Trump supporters and people linked to the Hindutva movement.
Larry Krasner Impeachment Committee Relies on Widely Panned Journal Study
Critics said the study cited by the Pennsylvania lawmakers used flawed methods to blame prosecutorial policies for increased murders.