Thomas Geoghegan

Thomas Geoghegan, a Chicago-based labor lawyer, has contributed articles on politics and the labor movement since 2000. His book Only One Thing Can Save Us: Why America Needs a New Kind of Labor Movement was published in December 2014. 

Hillary Clinton at a factory

3 Ways Hillary Clinton Can Inspire Americans Without a College Degree 3 Ways Hillary Clinton Can Inspire Americans Without a College Degree

Does she really believe we’re “stronger together”? Here’s how she can prove it.

Oct 13, 2016 / Thomas Geoghegan

GOP Debate SC

How to Destroy the Republican Party, in 3 Easy Steps How to Destroy the Republican Party, in 3 Easy Steps

With a few common-sense reforms, Democrats can finish the job Donald Trump has already started.

May 4, 2016 / Feature / Thomas Geoghegan

The Big Fix

The Big Fix The Big Fix

Bringing back a strong and healthy labor movement is everybody’s job—but to do it, we’ll have to change our corporate and political models as well.

Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Thomas Geoghegan

What Would Keynes Do?

What Would Keynes Do? What Would Keynes Do?

The GOP declares Keynesianism dead, but it hasn’t really been tried. The great economist would have us do much more than “prime the pump” to pull the country out of this morass.

Sep 27, 2011 / Feature / Thomas Geoghegan

Ten Things Dems Could Do to Win

Ten Things Dems Could Do to Win Ten Things Dems Could Do to Win

Why the party needs to have a plan, keep it simple—and do something for the base.

Sep 9, 2010 / Feature / Thomas Geoghegan

Bring on the Filibuster Bring on the Filibuster

Let the Republicans actually filibuster something, hour after excrutiating hour, in real time. The public won't like it.

Feb 4, 2010 / Thomas Geoghegan and The Editors

The Case for Busting the Filibuster The Case for Busting the Filibuster

It's time to abolish this undemocratic holdover from the days of slavery and segregation.

Aug 12, 2009 / Feature / Thomas Geoghegan

Help Wanted: GOP Managers Help Wanted: GOP Managers

With executive pay scales soaring, only bumblers are willing to work for the Bush Administration.

Apr 27, 2006 / Feature / Thomas Geoghegan

No Flat World in Europe No Flat World in Europe

Despite alarmist talk, the European economy is not in shambles.

Jun 23, 2005 / Thomas Geoghegan

Letters Letters

SAVE YOUR CONFEDERATE MONEY... Manchester, NJ

Dec 22, 2004 / Thomas Geoghegan, Laura Flanders, Our Readers, and Laura Ross

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