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Contributor Bios

Christopher Hayes

Christopher Hayes

Since 2002, Christopher Hayes has gained recognition in the independent media for his in-depth reporting and essays examining current politics. Hayes regularly covers issues related to politics, labor, criminal justice, the environment and community development. His work has appeared…

Craig Aaron

Craig Aaron

Aaron is senior program director of Free Press, a national, nonpartisan organization working to involve the public in media policymaking and to craft policies for more democratic media. He works regularly on a variety of issues related to media…

Dave Mulcahey

Dave Mulcahey

Formerly a managing editor of The Baffler, Mulcahey, wrote In These Times’ monthly “Appallo-o-meter” feature for nearly 10 years, until the fall of 2009.

David Moberg

David Moberg

David Moberg has worked with In These Times since its inception in 1976.  During that time, he has established himself as one of the country’s leading journalists covering the labor movement. As a senior editor for In These Times,…

Lakshmi Chaudhry

Lakshmi Chaudhry

From February 2002 to June 2005 Chaudhry was a Senior Editor at AlterNet.org, where she coordinated all aspects of the online magazine’s coverage of the Iraq war and the 2004 elections. The site received two successive Webby awards during…

Laura S. Washington

Laura S. Washington

The Ida B. Wells-Barnett University Professor at DePaul University in Chicago, Laura S. Washington is a multi-media journalist specializing in media-related issues, African-American affairs, local and national politics, race and racism, and social justice. Her column has appeared in…

Pat Aufderheide

Pat Aufderheide

Dr. Patricia Aufderheide is a well-known cultural journalist, policy analyst, and editor on topics related to media and society, and has received numerous journalism and scholarly awards. Her relationship as a senior editor and columnist dates back to her…

Silja J.A. Talvi

Silja J.A. Talvi

Ms. Talvi is the recipient of multiple national and regional awards, including 12 awards from the Society of Professional Journalists (Pacific Northwest); a New American Media Award for Immigration-related reporting; as well as five consecutive national awards for magazine…

Susan J. Douglas

Susan J. Douglas

Senior Editor Susan Douglas’ column “Back Talk” appears in each issue of In These Times. She writes frequently on gender issues, media criticism and national politics. Douglas is the Catherine Neafie Kellogg Professor of Communication Studies at the University…

Terry J. Allen

Terry J. Allen

A photojournalist and researcher as well, Allen’s work has appeared in numerous national and international media, including the New York Times, Boston Globe, Harper’s, thenation.com, American Prospect, New Scientist, and Salon.com. She was senior researcher for the book The

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