Sam Stoker is a freelance reporter based in Chicago.

Feature
To the Streets
The killing of Oscar Grant inspired a Bay Area movement now coming to terms with its own complexity.
Sam Stoker

Feature
Union-Made Lattes
The Industrial Workers of the World ramps up its campaign to organize Starbucks
Sam Stoker
As Two-Year Anniversary of Brad Will’s Death Nears, Mexican Authorities Claim APPO Is Responsi
Sam Stoker
15 Protesters Arrested, At Least One Trampled By Mounted Police Outside Hofstra University
Sam Stoker

Dispatch
Framing the ‘RNC 8
Members of anarchist organization face terrorism charges, nearly eight years in prison
Sam Stoker

Dispatch
Wastewater Ski Slopes
A battle over sacred lands could be heading to the U.S. Supreme Court
Sam Stoker
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.
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