Kim Kelly is an American author and journalist known for her work covering labor, working-class issues, and radical politics. With a focus on grassroots labor movements, she has written for various publications, including The Baffler, The New Republic, and The New York Times. Kelly is recognized for bringing attention to the struggles and stories of blue-collar workers, union organizing, and social justice through her writing. Additionally, she is sometimes noted for her contributions to the heavy metal music scene as a former editor at Noisey, Vice's music channel. Her work is characterized by a strong voice advocating for workers' rights and economic equality.