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.

Contacts:

Across the Country, Progressives Are Pushing for Universal Rent Control — and New York Is Next

Natasha Lennard — May. 14

What was once a left-wing pipe dream of “universal rent control” is on the table in a package of nine bills.

What Joe Biden’s (Non-)Apology to Anita Hill Reveals About Him

Natasha Lennard — Apr. 27

Joe Biden’s ill-conceived outreach to Anita Hill revealed his inability to take responsibility and challenge patriarchal abuse.

Why Philly’s Reformist Prosecutor Finally Supports Letting Mumia Abu-Jamal’s Appeal Go Forward

Natasha Lennard — Apr. 20

Activists were angry when Philly DA Larry Krasner initially objected to Mumia Abu-Jamal’s path to a new appeal, but Krasner changed course last week.

Florida Is Poised to Create an Anti-“Trafficking” Registry That Will Inevitably Hurt Sex Workers

Natasha Lennard — Apr. 5

Campaigns to decriminalize sex work are gaining ground, but states like Florida are instead cracking down.

Two NYPD Cops Coerced Sex With a Teen in Their Custody — and Prosecutors Just Dropped Rape Charges

Natasha Lennard — Mar. 7

"They were cops, they raped her, and they’re getting away with it. Look at the message this sends to the public.”

Filters SVG