Melinda Tuhus - In These Times

Melinda Tuhus is an independent journalist with 25 years of experience in print and radio, including In These Times, The New York Times, Free Speech Radio News and public radio stations.

She has also reported for online publications including Women’s eNews (www.womensenews.org) and the New Haven Independent (www.newhavenindependent.org.) She has a special interest in environmental coverage, women’s issues and criminal justice/prison issues. She is based in New Haven, Conn., and has won several state, regional and international awards for her work.

Harris v. Quinn Threatens Fair Share Dues in Connecticut (Updated)

West Virginia’s Water May Be Safer, But Mine Workers Could Still Be in Danger

Together, New Haven Activists and Leaders Strike Back Against Wage Theft

The Climate Math: Three Out of 40,000 Share Their Stories

An Exclusive with the Applebee’s Server Fired for Posting ‘I Give 10 Percent To God’ Tip to Reddit

In Maine, Environmental Groups Fear a Pipeline Bait-and-Switch

At 1-Year Mark, Occupiers Bang Drums, Dodge Police and Debate Elections

Escalating the Battle Against Mountaintop Removal Mining

Day-Care and Home-Care Workers Get Ready to Enjoy New Rights in Conn.

In Palestine, to Exist Is to Resist

Behind the headlines, Palestinians are using nonviolent direct action to protest the status quo.

Labor and Occupy Movements Continue to Stand in Solidarity

The Blair Mountain Project

Activists want to protect the site of a deadly labor struggle—and stop mountaintop removal coal mining.

Bad Air in ‘Green’ Buildings

Much-touted LEED-certified buildings may not be so perfect.

How to Fairly Fund an Election

Campaign finance reform advocates defend the constitutionality of Connecticut's public funding law.

Blowing Their Tops

Miners, environmentalists clash over coal.

Harm Reduction: The Anti-Drug

A common sense approach to stopping unnecessary death.

One Man’s Fight Against Mountaintop Removal Mining

To Help Ex-Felons Work, New Haven ‘Bans the Box’

13 Years After ‘Welfare Reform,’ Former Recipients Face Recession

Cross-Cultural in Connecticut

After 10 years, a Mexican family reunites.

Bulldozed in Bethlehem

Connecticut’s Immigration Duel

Why Have Latinos Started Voting For Obama?

Connecticut, the first state where they did, provides some instructive clues.

Labor Hits Jackpot

Indian casino unionizes in Connecticut despite tribal claims of sovereignty

Scorned on the Bayou

Louisianans fear a new plan to restore costal wetlands could destroy their way of life

Despite Raids, IDs For All

New Haven takes the lead in recognizing undocumented immigrants' rights to carry identification

Getting Vets Their Benefits Back

Community alliances key to winning strike