James North has reported from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East for more than 25 years. He lives in New York City.

Dispatch
Egypt’s Revolution Is Not Over
Hosni Mubarak resigned as president last February, but the violent struggle for democracy continues.
James North

Feature
Colombia’s Third Way
With the FARC having devolved into little more than bandits, a new left-wing party has emerged
James North

Feature
A Long Climb
An energized Argentine democracy is holding its own against the IMF, but for how long?
James North

Culture
Error and Liberalism
James North

Culture
All About Saddam
James North

Culture
Land and Freedom
Israel, the occupation and apartheid.
James North
Announcing In These Times’ New Agreement with the National Writers Union
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