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.
Oklahoma Communists say there’s no pride in McCarthyism
When the Oklahoma CP applied for a booth at a local Pride celebration, a Cold War–era law spooked event organizers. Pro-democracy activists say it's time to remove the statute.
LGBTQ+ theory, history, and the CPUSA (part 2)
The Party's "two-track" history in the LGBTQ equality movement.
LGBTQ+ theory, history, and the CPUSA (part 1)
The oppression of all sexual minorities is a contradiction of capitalism.
Pride 2022: A season of celebration, a season of struggle
A renewed appreciation of Pride as protest.
Trump’s useful idiots on the left
For some on the "left," attempts to stop an election are no big deal.