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

Labor

Trump’s Google antitrust lawsuit: Blow against monopoly or political theater?
October 20, 2020 By C.J. Atkins
In the attempt to score votes for Trump, the DOJ’s premature anti-monopoly case may end up giving Google a get-out-of-jail-free card.
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U.S.

Trump attacks Michigan Gov. Whitmer after white supremacist kidnapping plot foiled
October 9, 2020 By John Wojcik And C.J. Atkins
Again the administration comes as close as possible to endorsing the actions of violent white supremacists.
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Politics

Empire of High Technology: Amazon, Apple, Google, Facebook achieve ‘monopoly power’
October 7, 2020 By C.J. Atkins
A stunning 30% of the entire world’s gross economic output flows through or is controlled by just these four firms and a small handful of others.
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Politics

Republican senator uses People’s World in anti-communist smear attack
October 6, 2020 By C.J. Atkins
The latest target of the modern-day McCarthyite witch-hunt is Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Jon Ossoff. His opponent, Trump loyalist Sen. David Perdue, has accused Ossoff of being backed by the Communist Party USA.
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Politics

Communist Party election campaign says stop Trump with a #VoteAgainstFascism
October 2, 2020 By C.J. Atkins
Fascism hasn’t arrived in the United States yet, but the country is closer than it’s ever been. That’s the central message of the Communist Party USA’s election campaign in the closing days of the 2020 race.
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Politics

Trump tax-dodging exposed; average Trump hotel worker pays more than him
September 28, 2020 By C.J. Atkins
The revelations go beyond Trump. They're a case study of the schemes and scams that the ruling class uses to shield themselves.
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Opinion

Nearly two decades after 9/11, military-industrial complex is stronger than ever
September 11, 2020 By C.J. Atkins
65 times more Americans have perished from COVID-19 than died on 9/11, and our greatest national security threat resides in the White House.
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News

Republicans’ rabid anti-communism is a sign of their political weakness
August 25, 2020 By C.J. Atkins
The notorious Sen. Joe McCarthy would feel right at home at this year’s Republican National Convention.
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