Author Bios

Nathan Tankus is a student and research assistant at the University of Ottawa. You can follow him on Twitter at@NathanTankus

Daniel Falcone is a historian specializing in the revolutions of 1848 and the political refugees who sought asylum in New York City. His academic work focuses on Giuseppe Garibaldi's …

Sean David Hobbs is a contributor to New America Media.

João Pedro Stédile is an economist, co-founder and co-coordinator of the Landless Workers Movement (MST) of Brazil, and leader among Latin American social movements.

Marjolein Van Der Veen is an economist who has taught economics in Massachusetts, the Seattle area and in the Netherlands.

Michael Norby is a freelance reporter based in Boston. With journalist Brian Fitzpatrick, he traveled throughout Colombia as peace talks commenced, focusing on human rights issues in the departments …

Brian Fitzpatrick is a freelance reporter based in London. With journalist Michael Norby, he traveled throughout Colombia as peace talks commenced, focusing on human rights issues in the departments …

Heather Linebaugh served in the United Stated Air Force from January 6th 2009 until March 2012. She was stationed at Beale AFB California during that time as an Imagery …

Dave Schneider is a 23 year old union organizer and labor activist living in North Florida. He graduated from the University of Florida in fall 2011. He regularly writes …

Kıvanç Eliaçık is International Secretary of DISK and an Occupy Taksim activist.