Democratic Backlash to "Defund the Police" Jeopardizes Popular Reforms
In June, Democrats passed a measure to limit qualified immunity, with support from moderates who’ve since spoken out against the “defund” message.
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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Transport Unions Say Rahm Emanuel Leading DOT Would Be a "Betrayal"
The unions are angry over reports that Biden is considering Emanuel for a cabinet post, pointing to his clashes with workers in Chicago.
Making a Killing
On Arms Sales to Dictators and the Yemen War, Progressives See a Way In With Biden
Biden has taken a tough stance against longtime U.S. allies Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Progressives are keen to hold him to his promises.
Election 2020
The Battle to Count Every Vote in Philadelphia
Trump targeted the city, knowing its voters could swing the election. And they did.
Election 2020
Biden Wins, but Now the Hard Part Begins
In Detroit, Minneapolis, and Philadelphia, organizing by progressives gave Biden a boost.
Election 2020
Election 2020: The Day After
A conversation with The Intercept’s Ryan Grim, The Hill’s Krystal Ball, Akela Lacy reporting from Philadelphia, and George Chidi in Atlanta.
Election 2020
Candace Valenzuela Narrowly Loses Race Against “Anti-Sharia” Republican in Dallas Suburbs
A week after the election, Valenzuela conceded the close race to Republican Beth Van Duyne, who was endorsed by Donald Trump.
Election 2020
Can DCCC Support Make the Difference for Dana Balter in Upstate New York?
Balter is aiming to prove that Democrats can flip red districts while running on progressive policies.
Election 2020
Progressive Challengers Could Shatter a Washington Narrative on Tuesday
With most attention on the presidential race, a number of Democratic House candidates are hoping to flip red seats and disprove a 2018 theory.
Election 2020
On the Ballot in Missouri: A GOP Effort to Undo Redistricting Reform
Missourians will vote on the GOP-backed Amendment 3, which could exclude children and noncitizens from being counted during districting.