Michael Solomon, a fall 2011 In These Times editorial intern, is a graduate of the University of Oregon.

Dispatch
Uncle Sam’s ‘Mal-intent’
With its FAST program, the federal government is trying to read minds to fight terrorism.
Michael Solomon
The Steady Occupation: After Police Violence, New Concessions or Soft Power?
Michael Solomon
The Daily Occupation: While Keller Sneers & NPR Recoils, Public Supports OWS
Michael Solomon
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.