Congress Looks to Judicial Overrides to Strengthen Consumer Protections
The underutilized tool would allow Congress to void SCOTUS rulings that insulate lenders from regulation.
Rachel M. Cohen
Rachel Cohen is a contributing writer for The Intercept and a freelance journalist based in Washington, D.C. Her work has been published in the Washington Post, the Atlantic, and Vice, among other outlets.
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Progressive Groups Fight AT&T and T-Mobile’s New Texting Rules
Critics say the rules, known as “10DLC,” will hamper their organizing and worsen private tech overreach.
Inside the Winning Fight for Reparations in Athens, Georgia
Fifty Black families were forcibly displaced from their homes in the 1960s. Now the descendants are seeking redress and a chance to testify before Congress.
The Democratic Party's Consultant Factory
An Intercept investigation finds that a revolving door of friends and colleagues at the top echelons of the DCCC reinforces its corporate sensibility.
Liberal Think Tanks Outline Steps to Resuming Student Loan Payments in September
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Amazon Retaliated Against Chicago Workers Following Spring Covid-19 Protests, NLRB Finds
Workers are now waiting to see how, and if, Amazon will agree to settle the claims.
Amazon VP Abruptly Resigns From Board of Liberal Legal Organization
Andrew DeVore’s departure from the American Constitution Society comes as Amazon workers in Alabama cast a historic union vote.
Connecticut Lawmakers Want to Try Again to Make Prison Phone Calls Completely Free
Advocates are optimistic about a new round of legislation to curb predatory phone rates in the state — and pressure is mounting in Washington.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Chicago Teachers Might Strike. A Group of Parents, Backed by a Right-Wing Law Firm, Stands to Sue.
The conservative movement is capitalizing on school closures to weaken public education.
The Coronavirus Crisis
How Biden's FCC Could Bring Fast Relief to Students Struggling With Remote Learning
Biden’s pick for FCC chair, Jessica Rosenworcel, has long pushed to make it easier for schools to spend federal funds on home Wi-Fi and tech devices.