A great time at the Hideout last Friday. Although many presumably were there to see Rhymefest, one has to believe some of you were there to find out whether you really were you born on the wrong continent. Thanks to all who attended, bought books and stopped by to chat. For those who want to [...]
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The Case for the Continent
Geoghegan makes the case, somewhat convincingly, that a better alternative exists, and that Americans might indeed be happier if they embraced it.
Parking meters in the news, again
With only $76 million left of a $1.2 billion lump sum payment for turning over control of the city’s parking meters to a private consortium, voters and media pundits will ask the prospective candidates in the next few months their positions on privatizing city services and whether it’s wise to have done some privatizing of services the way Mayor Daley did:
David Maine, Pop Matters
“…as this thoughtful and engagingly written book makes clear, there are many advantages on the other side of the Atlantic worthy of serious consideration.”
Tom Geoghegan at the Hideout
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Join us tonight at the Hideout!
Tom joins Mark Bazer on The Interview Show to discuss his new book. Join us for the fun at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, Chicago, 6:30p – 8:00p $5
Chicago Tribune reviews “Were You Born on the Wrong Continent?”
Geoghegan’s passing comments are entertaining and his acerbic wit fun as he buttresses his case with hard facts. A passionate call for reindustrialization.
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