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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Cyntoia Brown’s Freedom Is a Reminder That All Sex Workers Have a Right to Self-Defense

Natasha Lennard — Jan. 9

Child sex trafficking victim Cyntoia Brown’s case shows us who gets to stand their ground — and who does not.

The First Step Act Is Not Sweeping Criminal Justice Reform — and the Risk Is That It Becomes the Only Step

Natasha Lennard — December 19 2018

Don't waste time celebrating the success of the Koch-backed, Trump-endorsed First Step Act. Its reforms would be very real — just not very big.

Les Moonves Might Lose His Severance, but Don’t Let the Corporate Culture That Enabled Him Off the Hook

Natasha Lennard — December 7 2018

After over a year of #MeToo stories pouring forth, it seems obvious that more than a few bad apples need removing — an entire orchard should be cleared.

The War on ImmigrantsPhotos of Children Being Teargassed Stoke Outrage — While Playing into Trump’s Manufactured Border Crisis

Natasha Lennard — November 27 2018

Tear gas is a tool of repression — but it also produces the kind of image that feeds Trump’s made-up notion of a border crisis.

Even the FBI Thinks Police Have Links to White Supremacists — but Don’t Tell the New York Times

Natasha Lennard — November 5 2018

The New York Times Magazine published an in-depth story on how police deal with white supremacists — but didn't explore the links between them.

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