C.J. Atkins

 
 
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.

Communist Party leaders meet to build the resistance

Communist Party leaders meet to build the resistance

Despite MAGA's setbacks and rising resistance, the attacks on democracy accelerate. Building the party, overcoming racism, and fighting for labor's role remain key tasks. Don't lose faith!

BY:C.J. Atkins| October 21, 2025
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A Marxist analysis of the Trump victory

A Marxist analysis of the Trump victory

The fast and easy conclusion is that Americans have turned to the right. But is that really what we just witnessed?

BY:C.J. Atkins| November 8, 2024
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The New Popular Front: The French Left Unites

The New Popular Front: The French Left Unites

French Communists (PCF) have united with other anti-fascist forces to contest the elections.

BY:C.J. Atkins| July 10, 2024
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People’s World: The voice of the party, a voice for the movements

People’s World: The voice of the party, a voice for the movements

People's World is our newspaper, and it needs the unified support of the membership if it is to survive and thrive.

BY:C.J. Atkins| May 21, 2024
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How does the Communist Party elect its leadership?

How does the Communist Party elect its leadership?

Our process is about making sure party leadership is representative of its membership and our working class as a whole, and doing so in a way that is collective and...

BY:C.J. Atkins| January 24, 2024
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