Author Bios

Dinesh Paudel is an assistant professor of sustainable development at Appalachian State University.

Jim Lardner directs communications for Americans for Financial Reform.

Nicholas Tippins is a freelance writer and journalist. You can find more information about him on his website or Facebook page.

Ilana Novick is an AlterNet contributing writer and production editor.

Michelle Camou researches imaginative approaches to economic development for a more just economy at the Imagined Economy Project, a new applied research and education nonprofit recently launched near Cleveland. She …

Dr. Mary Frances Berry is a professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania and serves on the board of People For the American Way. Her latest book is Five …

Greg Haddock is the host and producer of the Majority Villain podcast and a spokesperson for Revolt Against Plutocracy. Greg had a front row seat in the Great Recession …

Maria Paradia is a contributor to Occupy.com.

Lance Simmens has spent nearly four decades in senior level public service positions. Visit his website: LSimmens.com.

Tia Oso is the National Organizer for the Black Alliance for Just Immigration, the nations only Black-led immigrant rights organization. Read more about BAJI at www.BlackAlliance.org.