David Dayen

David Dayen is a contributor to The Intercept and also writes for The Nation, the New Republic, and more. His first book, “Chain of Title,” about three ordinary Americans who uncover Wall Street’s foreclosure fraud, was released in May 2016. The book was the winner of the Studs and Ida Terkel Prize.

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Articles by David Dayen on theintercept.com

A Democratic Contender for Florida Governor Appears to Own Millions in Puerto Rican Debt

David Dayen — 10:09 a.m.

A financial disclosure form for Jeff Greene, a billionaire real estate developer, reveals that Greene may own $27 million of Puerto Rico's debt.

Notorious Ferguson Prosecutor Ousted in a Night of Victories and Disappointments for Insurgent Candidates

Ryan Grim, David Dayen, Zaid Jilani — Aug. 8

Progressive activists came away from Tuesday with a slew of wins and a handful of losses, with some too close to call.

Trump Administration Siding With Former Obama Aide at U.N. to Protect Industry Profits

David Dayen — Aug. 7

Trump's team is working with a former Obama adviser to hinder the U.N.'s tuberculosis declaration to license low-cost medicines to developing countries.

The “Mulvaney Discount”: Trump’s Consumer Protection Czar Is Shrinking Fines for Law-Breaking Companies

David Dayen — Jul. 27

In three recent settlements, Mick Mulvaney’s CFPB has explicitly reduced the fine handed down against corporate offenders to a fraction of initial amount.

2020 Democrats Band Together to Call for Puerto Rico Debt Cancellation

David Dayen — Jul. 25

“Our bill will give territories that have suffered an extraordinary crisis a route to comprehensive debt relief,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

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