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Brian Cook

Brian Cook was an editor at In These Times from 2003 to 2009. He now works on the editorial staff of Playboy magazine.

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Brian started at the magazine as an intern in December 2001, and became editorial assistant in July 2003, and assistant editor in November 2003. In addition to contributing columns on current events, he reviews literature and has written on language in politics for the magazine.

Brian received his B.A. in English Literature from the University of Richmond, Va., in 1999. He has previously worked as a waiter, a personal care assistant at an Alzheimers’ facility, a Chicago Public School substitute teacher and a freelance question writer for Trivial Pursuit.

Most Recent Articles

  • 21 Jan 09

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    Compare and Contrast

    Okay, they're only procedural, goo-goo (good government) initiatives (as opposed to more meaty, "substantive" reforms)... but this is more »

  • 17 Dec 08

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    Ron Carey: 1936-2008

    Boy, was I horribly, stupidly wrong last week: Any week that sees the death of a union-hero like more »

  • 16 Dec 08

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    The Dope on Duncan

    Totally out of my league in assessing Obama's choice of Chicago Public School CEO Arne Duncan for Secretary more »

  • 15 Dec 08

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    Stupidity Without End

    I swear, this whole Blago scandal is starting to feel like staring into an abyss. Check this from more »

  • 12 Dec 08

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    A Good Week For Labor

    First the Republic Windows workers of Chicago win their benefits, and now this: After 16 years, the United Food more »

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