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David Dayen
David Dayen is the executive editor of The American Prospect. He is the author of Monopolized: Life in the Age of Corporate Power and Chain of Title: How Three Ordinary Americans Uncovered Wall Street’s Great Foreclosure Fraud. He co-hosts the podcast Organized Money with Matt Stoller.
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Jeffries Won’t Whip Vote Against ICE Funding
While the House Democratic leader announced personal opposition to a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, he won’t pressure his colleagues to do the same.
Posted inPolitics
It’s So Cute How You Write Laws and Stuff
The latest attempt to ‘rein in’ ICE in a government funding bill doesn’t really even work on its own terms.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Wall Street Strikes Back
The crypto industry found out that they can buy a lot, but they can’t buy all the power away from the big banks.
Posted inCivil Rights in America
What a People-Powered Movement Looks Like
The bravery of citizens in Minneapolis is the only kind of resistance to occupation that has a chance of working.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Trump’s Music Man Populism
The president’s recent spate of announcements on affordability contradict either GOP leaders or his own policy choices.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Where Big Tech and Trump Are Demanding Tax Cuts and Deregulation
A new analysis shared with the Prospect shows that Big Tech is seeking changes to national law in 64 countries. The Trump regime is helping them.
Posted inTAP
Mamdani’s First Week
The mayor has already secured one of his top campaign promises, among other wins on behalf of New Yorkers.
Posted inPolitics
Republicans Reject Trump on Numerous Congressional Votes
In the House and Senate, the Trump position was snubbed. The impact isn’t definitive, but the trend is unmistakable.
Posted inLaw and Justice
ICE Agents Can Be Charged With Murder
As a killing in Minneapolis is documented, the law clearly stipulates that federal agents do not have universal immunity.