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.

LATEST ARTICLES BY C.J. Atkins

World

Iran elections: disqualifying candidates, arresting unionists
March 1, 2016 By C.J. Atkins
In the Iran parliamentary election held February 26, progressive Iranians and trade unionists got little reprieve from the repressive theocratic state in the run-up to the vote.
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World

GOP’s double rejection: Obama heads to Havana, Pope calls Trump’s wall un-Christian
February 19, 2016 By C.J. Atkins
The actions of Obama and Pope Francis are a resounding rejection of foreign and domestic policy agendas being put forward by Republican leaders.
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U.S.

With Scalia’s death, 4-4 split means uncertain outcomes in major cases
February 15, 2016 By C.J. Atkins
The sudden injection of a Supreme Court nomination battle into the midst of the presidential primaries hugely raises the stakes for November.
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Labor

Arkansas poultry workers see wages plucked
February 9, 2016 By C.J. Atkins
Tyson Foods delivered the news to shareholders that its income soared by 49 percent; but the poultry workers who made all this money for the chicken titan face serious struggles.
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U.S.

Progressive economist on Sanders platform: Median income would soar to $82k
February 9, 2016 By C.J. Atkins
Sanders' programs will increase economic activity and employment and promote a more just prosperity with a narrowing of economic inequality.
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U.S.

Billionaires for Bernie? Third Way would have you think so
February 5, 2016 By C.J. Atkins
At the core of Third Way's political practice has always been the idea that the rich already pay too much in taxes, so we've got to stop asking them to pony up more cash.
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World

Marking 30 years of economic reform, Vietnam moves ahead
February 1, 2016 By C.J. Atkins
Three decades have passed since Vietnam first embarked on the process of economic opening and reform known as Doi Moi, or "Renovation."
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World

Explosions in Venezuelan capital, ultra-left blamed as tensions rise
January 28, 2016 By C.J. Atkins
Four small explosive devices were detonated, three at a shopping mall and another near the Venezuelan National Assembly building.
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