C.J. Atkins
LATEST ARTICLES BY C.J. Atkins
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U.S.
Labor leader: DNC adopts most pro-worker platform since FDR
July 25, 2016"Anyone who wants our support must bring forth a bold commitment to a pro-worker agenda," Richard Trumka said. "Hillary Clinton answered the call."
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Opinion
GOP is not embracing gays, no matter what Peter Thiel says
July 22, 2016Peter Thiel, Trump's gay surrogate, doesn't speak for the interests of all LGBTQ people.
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Opinion
Republican convention: Trump advisor calls for Hillary Clinton’s execution
July 20, 2016Throwing Hillary in prison is no longer enough for Republicans - now, they actually want to kill her.
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U.S.
Republicans descend on Cleveland under the shadow of Baton Rouge
July 18, 2016Cleveland's airport welcomes visitors to the 2016 Republican National Convention; at the convention itself, the wheels fall off the welcome wagon.
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World
British far right celebrates Brexit vote, Trump offers congratulations
June 24, 2016The immediate winners of the Brexit vote appear to be the anti-immigrant right wing in Britain and across Europe.
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World
Revolution within the revolution: Vietnam, Cuba move toward LGBTQ equality
June 23, 2016Each is a case of governments evolving together, inching toward their socialist aspirations where oppression is relegated to the past.
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U.S.
Turning to hope: A weekend of healing and unity in Orlando
June 21, 2016This weekend was filled with events and commemorations all aimed at healing the damage wrought by a lone gunman at the Pulse nightclub.
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U.S.
Grief and restoration: Finding the path to justice in Orlando
June 19, 2016Chris Stephenson, a leader in Orlando's LGBTQ community, says there's "a new hum of collaboration," but it's going to take work to keep that spirit going.
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