Natasha Lennard

Natasha Lennard is a contributing writer at The Intercept. Her work covers politics and power and has appeared in Esquire, The Nation, and the New York Times opinion section. Her book "Violence," with Brad Evans, will be released this year.

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Acosta Says Epstein Deal Was in a “Different World” — But His Labor Department Still Makes Trafficking Victims Suffer

Natasha Lennard — Jul. 11

At the Department of Labor, Alex Acosta continues to ensure that those vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation are made more vulnerable still.

The War on ImmigrantsWith Record Numbers of Displaced People, Deterrence Policies to Stop Their Movement Are Mass Murder

Natasha Lennard — Jul. 6

More of the planet is becoming unlivable. A refusal to open borders, or at least make them more porous, will be unconscionable.

The Sexual Harassment Bills Passed in New York Are the Structural #MeToo Victories We Need

Natasha Lennard — Jun. 21

The new legislation constitutes a concrete step toward holding employers accountable while protecting employees against discrimination and harassment.

How New York’s Criminal Justice System Killed a Transgender Woman at Rikers Island

Natasha Lennard — Jun. 13

Layleen Polanco was arrested on sex work charges, incarcerated for not making $500 bail, and held in solitary.

Trump Administration Is Making It Harder to Find Out Whether It’s Fighting White Supremacist Terror

Natasha Lennard — Jun. 8

The Justice Department and FBI recently eliminated the official category for investigating white supremacist crimes.

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