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It's the democracy, stupid

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A view from a Midwestern get-things-done kind of Democrat on politics, policies, organizing & saving democracy.

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About Edwin Eisendrath

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.

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