Insurgent Marie Newman Upsets Rep. Dan Lipinski, the Most Conservative Democrat in Congress
Amid the coronavirus crisis, Newman eked out a victory over Lipinski, who had opposed fellow Democrats on on health care, abortion rights, and immigration.
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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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Biden Is Still Lying About His Positions on Social Security Cuts, the Bankruptcy Bill, and More
When it comes to his past positions, Joe Biden is getting away with nonanswers that skirt the truth — and some outright lies.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Thousands Call on Arizona, Florida, Illinois, and Ohio to Postpone Tomorrow’s Primaries
Arizona, Illinois, and Florida are still planning to vote tomorrow. The Biden campaign and groups like CAP support holding those elections, despite the blatant risk they pose.
India Lobbies to Stifle Criticism, Control Messaging in U.S. Congress Amid Rising Anti-Muslim Violence
As the House struggles to condemn Modi’s authoritarian actions in Kashmir, India lobbied U.S. lawmakers, used pressure tactics, and sent misleading emails.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Federal Government Delivers a Fraction of New Jersey’s Requests for Medical Equipment — and No Ventilators
The state asked for 1,065 ventilators, which it said would amount to 15 each for New Jersey’s 71 hospitals. None are yet marked as shipped.
Arizona Senate Candidate Mark Kelly Eschews Corporate Cash, but Gave Paid Corporate Speeches as a Private Citizen
The Arizona Democrat has a long history of well-paid corporate speaking gigs. Now he's speaking out against pharmaceutical industry money in politics.
Rigging the Vote
Trump FEC Nominee With Ties to Thomas Hofeller Bragged About Working on Unconstitutional Texas Gerrymander — Then Denied It
During the hearing, Trey Trainor denied his role in a 2003 gerrymandering effort in Texas. Trainor’s own resume says he was “intimately involved.”
The Working Families Party Endorses Bernie Sanders for President
Sanders is “best suited to deliver on the change that many people in the Warren campaign were committed to,” WFP National Director Maurice Mitchell said.
San Diego City Council President Georgette Gómez Advances to General Election in Heated California Race
Gómez, who has been endorsed by Sen. Bernie. Sanders, will face former Hillary Clinton adviser Sara Jacobs in the race to replace Rep. Susan Davis.