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.

Queer liberation’s Communist Party roots

Queer liberation’s Communist Party roots

Before Stonewall, there was Harry Hay, who brought communist theory and practice to the fight for gay liberation.

BY:C.J. Atkins| June 25, 2021
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Undone by their own greed: The GameStop short squeeze hitting Wall Street

Undone by their own greed: The GameStop short squeeze hitting Wall Street

Wall Street masters of finance get the short end of the stick.

BY:C.J. Atkins| January 28, 2021
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Big Tech’s monopoly goes unchecked

Big Tech’s monopoly goes unchecked

Congress releases a damning indictment of Big Tech monopoly.

BY:C.J. Atkins| October 15, 2020
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Is the “socialist moment” here to stay?

Is the “socialist moment” here to stay?

Will Americans’ curiosity about the concept of socialism outlive this “socialist moment”?

BY:C.J. Atkins| February 28, 2020
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Beating the #FakeNews: People’s World and CPUSA communications (part 2)

Beating the #FakeNews: People’s World and CPUSA communications (part 2)

Today’s media terrain Those of us looking to push a progressive agenda cannot afford to ignore or devalue the role of communications and new digital media, because those forces that...