It's the democracy, stupid
Edwin Eisendrath, Laura Jedeed, Ami Fields-Meyer, Lincoln SquareA view from a Midwestern get-things-done kind of Democrat on politics, policies, organizing & saving democracy.
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No. It is a simple word. A common word. No.
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Edwin hosts "It's The Democracy Stupid" on Lincoln Square & a weekly radio show on WCPT820AM. Edwin is the former CEO of the Chicago Sun-Times, a former Chicago Alderman, HUD Regional Administrator and teacher in Chicago's public schools.
Freelance journalist, allegedly. Bylines include Rolling Stone, Politico, and The New Republic. Writes Firewalled Media, a newsletter about the American apocalyse
NYT bestselling author of ON COURAGE: HOW TO BE A DISSIDENT IN AN AGE OF FEAR | Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, former Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice President of the United States | amifieldsmeyer.com
Chaos is a distraction; clarity is our weapon. We stand vigilant to ensure the American people get the analysis behind the headlines—and expert strategies to rise to this critical moment.
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