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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Iran Tensions Showed How Much More Work an Effective U.S. Anti-War Movement Needs to Do

Natasha Lennard — Jan. 16

A path forward exists: the path of a solidarity-oriented mass movement coupled with direct action.

Chelsea Manning Spent Most of the Last Decade in Prison. The U.N. Says Her Latest Stint Is Tantamount to Torture.

Natasha Lennard — Jan. 2

Manning is steadfastly refusing to testify before a grand jury on WikiLeaks, so her coercive imprisonment is pure punishment without legal grounds.

How the Prosecution of Animal Rights Activists as Terrorists Foretold Today’s Criminalization of Dissent

Natasha Lennard — December 12 2019

A new documentary “The Animal People” tells the story of the SHAC 7, who were sentenced to prison on terrorism charges over their protest activity.

Meet the Tucson 12: Under Trump, Protesters Are Being Hit With Felony Riot Charges

Natasha Lennard — November 22 2019

In another crackdown on dissent in the Trump era, protesters against a prison in Arizona were hit with severe charges.

Trump Says Native American Heritage Month Is Also for the White Men Who Stole Their Land

Natasha Lennard — November 6 2019

Commemorating the “founders” of America at the same time as Native Heritage Month adds insult to a long history of injury against Indigenous people.

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