C.J. Atkins
LATEST ARTICLES BY C.J. Atkins
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World
Iran sanctions eased, exiles urge more progress on democratic rights
January 22, 2016The Tudeh Party brought attention to the government's economic failings as one reason for its willingness to negotiate with international powers.
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U.S.
An old-fashioned red scare? Sanders, socialism, and the Democrats’ anti-communism
January 21, 2016Numerous Democrats have warned us about what "awful things" will happen if Sanders gets the nomination.
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Labor
Construction workers killed on the job, manager goes to jail
January 19, 2016On Christmas Eve 2009, when the scaffolding they were working on broke in half, four workers were not wearing safety lines and fell thirteen floors.
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U.S.
With Sanders closing in, Clinton says tax the rich
January 14, 2016With less than three weeks to go before the first votes are cast in Iowa and several polls showing Bernie Sanders closing in on her, Hillary Clinton is polishing her credentials.
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U.S.
Obama to break with tradition in final State of the Union
January 11, 2016History may look back at Obama's last SOTU as one of his most important speeches. Whether that happens will depend not just on what he says.
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Labor
Potato chip boss to workers: “Screw you and your f**king union”
January 8, 2016Supporters of the striking workers are being asked not to buy Covered Bridge chips until the company returns to negotiations.
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U.S.
More Mosley than Hitler: Donald Trump and the fascism debate
January 7, 2016With Donald Trump's new TV ad out this week, the "F" word - fascism - is once more being bandied about.
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U.S.
A progressive guide to the primaries
January 5, 2016All the debates, rallies, and fundraisers have been preparing the ground for February 2016, when the first actual ballots of this year's election will be cast.
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