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 and has a research and teaching background in political economy.
 

Cuba embarks on emergency reforms

Cuba embarks on emergency reforms

Cuba’s National Assembly approves 176 emergency economic reforms amid a tightening U.S. blockade, echoing Lenin’s NEP while raising questions about the revolution’s future.

BY:C.J. Atkins| June 23, 2026
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Build the party around the press

Build the party around the press

The CPUSA must rebuild its culture of organizing around People’s World through distribution, fund drives, local print editions, and the Leninist press principle.

BY:C.J. Atkins| June 10, 2026
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“No pasarán” is more than just a slogan

“No pasarán” is more than just a slogan

Ninety years ago, the people of Spain delivered a forceful rebuke to right-wing extremism and opened one of the most dramatic chapters in working-class history.

BY:C.J. Atkins| March 10, 2026
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MAGA national security strategy: a plan for conflict

MAGA national security strategy: a plan for conflict

The Trump/MAGA National Security Strategy claims roots in "America First" principles, and is warlike "Imperialism First."

BY:C.J. Atkins And Cameron Harrison| December 31, 2025
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War of position vs. maneuver: China’s Gramscian trade strategy

War of position vs. maneuver: China’s Gramscian trade strategy

The infrastructure of U.S. predominance is breaking down as China becomes the nation more countries want to do business with.

BY:C.J. Atkins| December 2, 2025
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