“The Pentagon got fed up with its recruits getting ripped off by payday lenders and in 2007 got Congress to make it illegal to extend such loans to members of the military. But civilians remain fair game.”

Timothy Noah is an American journalist and essayist. He is known for his incisive political commentary and cultural criticism, particularly in *The New Yorker*, where he explored issues like inequality, media bias, and the American political landscape. His work often blends sharp analysis with accessible prose, making complex topics more engaging for a broad audience.