C.J. Atkins is the opinion editor at People's World. He recently completed his Ph.D. in political science at York University in Toronto. C.J. has a research and teaching background in political economy and the grassroots politics of the American left. Originally from Arkansas, he has been involved in the anti-war, LGBTQ, and student movements. In addition to his work at PW, he also currently serves as the deputy executive director of ProudPolitics.