
Anis Shivani is writing a book called American Fiction in Decline: Publishing in an Age of Anxiety. His book Anatolia and Other Stories is being published by Black Lawrence Press in October.

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The Dark Side of the Bright Side
In her new book, Barbara Ehrenreich traces the origins of contemporary optimism.
Anis Shivani
Announcing In These Times’ New Agreement with the National Writers Union
Freelance contributors are essential to the quality and success of In These Times and independent media, and this agreement is one way to demonstrate their value to our publication and our commitment to transparency.
For more information about the National Writers Union, visit nwu.org.
Read the full agreement, which reaffirms a floor for the rates of our freelance editorial content, as well as our current rates (which are higher) and submissions guidelines below.