José E. Serrano has represented the South Bronx, New York, since 1990. He is the ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Subcommittee that fund the Commerce, Justice and State departments, as well as the judiciary, serves as a senior member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and is a member of the Progressive Caucus.

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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.