Authors / Aparna Gopalan

Aparna Gopalan is the news editor of Jewish Currents.

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What the UAW Ceded in Endorsing Biden

Union leaders have not only betrayed their ceasefire call, but also backtracked on their fight to redefine the labor movement as a truly political force.

Aparna Gopalan February 2, 2024

“Even as We Are Trying to Help, We Are Being Attacked”

Three humanitarian workers in Gaza describe the challenges of providing aid while struggling to survive.

Jameel, Juliette Touma, and Mohammed Al Khatib January 23, 2024

The Hindu Nationalists Using the Pro-Israel Playbook

Inspired by Jewish groups that cast criticism of Israel as antisemitism, Hindu American organizations are advancing a concept of “Hinduphobia” that puts India beyond reproach.

Aparna Gopalan June 28, 2023

The US Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Modi

In pursuing a strategic alliance with India’s Hindu nationalist prime minister, Biden has betrayed his promises to uphold human rights.

Aparna Gopalan June 22, 2023

The Legal Offensive on the Right to Strike

With a new Supreme Court case, employers are seeking to curb labor’s growing assertiveness on the shop floor.

Aparna Gopalan October 20, 2022

Starbucks Workers Fight Back

Boston-area baristas can’t count on officials to enforce labor law—so they’re doing it themselves.

Aparna Gopalan August 11, 2022

A Leftist’s Guide to Inflation

How price spikes, and the backlash against them, threaten any kind of progressive agenda.

Aparna Gopalan July 21, 2022