C.J. Atkins

C.J. Atkins is the managing editor at People's World. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from York University in Toronto and has a research and teaching background in political economy and the politics and ideas of the American left. In addition to his work at People's World, C.J. currently serves as the Deputy Executive Director of ProudPolitics.

LATEST ARTICLES BY C.J. Atkins

News

LGBTQ people under attack, People’s World stands up and fights back
February 13, 2023 By C.J. Atkins
At People’s World, we know the stakes of the battle for queer survival now raging, and we will never shrink from the fight.
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En español

Partidarios de Bolsonaro ejecutan intento de golpe fascista al estilo del 6 de enero en Brasil
January 10, 2023 By C.J. Atkins
Al no poder provocar el caos nacional masivo que habían esperado, más de 1200 de los manifestantes se encontraron tras las rejas el lunes por la mañana.
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Politics

Bolsonaro supporters execute Jan. 6-style fascist coup attempt in Brazil
January 9, 2023 By C.J. Atkins
Trumpism continues to spread its poison throughout the hemisphere.
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Labor

Federal agency wants to put $300 billion in workers’ pockets by banning non-competes
January 6, 2023 By Mark Gruenberg And C.J. Atkins
Hair salon worker testifies: “It was clear my employer owned me.”
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Politics

U.S. faith leaders, activists demand Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine
December 23, 2022 By John Wojcik And C.J. Atkins
Message to Biden and Congress: “There is nothing glorious about continuing the war.”
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En español

Veredicto final del comité del 6 de enero: enjuiciar a Trump
December 20, 2022 By C.J. Atkins
Donald Trump cometió múltiples delitos cuando intentó derrocar al gobierno el 6 de enero de 2021, y por eso debe ser acusado por el Departamento de Justicia.
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Politics

Jan. 6 Committee’s final verdict: Prosecute Trump
December 19, 2022 By C.J. Atkins
It will now be up to Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice to pursue criminal charges against the former president and his co-conspirators.
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En español

El odio anti-LGBTQ de la derecha crea una atmósfera para el tiroteo en Colorado Springs
November 21, 2022 By C.J. Atkins
Seth Stang, un hombre trans de 34 años que cuenta con dos amigos entre los muertos, dijo frente a un monumento improvisado en el Club Q el domingo: “Es como si te arrojaran un balde de...
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