Madeline Wensel is a Spring 2016 editorial intern at In These Times. She graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in Social Anthropology and Development.

Labor
Chicago Teachers Union Rallies with Community and Labor Allies Ahead of April 1 Mass Action
Madeline Wensel

Feature
When Asked Whether He Was A Socialist in 1989, Carl Sagan Sounded a Lot Like Bernie Sanders in 2016
Carl Sagan is best known for bringing attention to the cosmos. But in this clip from CNN, he puts the spotlight on how the Unites States fails to take care of its own most vulnerable citizens.
Madeline Wensel
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.