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Edwin Eisendrath

Democracy OPINION: The American pope and the American president are two very different types of leaders By Edwin Eisendrath – 5/13/25
Edwin Eisendrath writes, "We have two examples of American leadership. A pope who teaches compassion and love of others, and a president who valorizes cruelty and loves only himself."
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Democracy OPINION: Eight steps for post-Trump America By Edwin Eisendrath – 4/15/25
Edwin Eisendrath writes, "When we once again have a government that governs for the American people, it will be obligated to repudiate the Trump era and to affirm anew the democratic values this administration and its allies in Congress seek to destroy."
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Economy OPINION: Trump sends America into a downward spiral By Edwin Eisendrath – 4/03/25
Edwin Eisendrath writes, "In less than 75 days, Mr. Trump has made us poorer, weaker, less healthy, less prepared for the future, less competitive, more isolated and less free."
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Democracy OPINION: Trump’s Day 1 oozed negativity, cruelty and hate By Edwin Eisendrath – 1/21/25
Edwin Eisendrath writes, "Day one is in the history books. It was the cruelest and most dangerous launch of any presidential administration ever. And it was just plain bad for America."
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Opinion OPINION: John Roberts gets it wrong. Again. By Edwin Eisendrath – 1/02/25
Edwin Eisendrath writes, "The chief justice’s end-of-year message omitted the most serious threats to judicial independence and attempted to lay blame on others, while ignoring his own role in eroding that independence."
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Minnesota OPINION: Tough times call for heroes By Edwin Eisendrath – 12/02/24
Edwin Eisendrath writes, "DNC chair candidates Ken Martin and Ben Wikler are two of the best political organizers in the country. They are modest, hardworking, honest, generous, fearless and committed to building community."
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Democracy OPINION: The shortest honeymoon ever? By Edwin Eisendrath – 11/21/24
Edwin Eisendrath writes, "Left-leaning punditry is too often a GOP force multiplier. Back in the real world, Trump is already in trouble."
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Opinion OPINION: Kennedy’s ignorance will mean one thing: Students will go hungry By Edwin Eisendrath – 11/15/24
Edwin Eisendrath writes, "It’s not just that Kennedy stands opposed to life saving vaccines. His stupidity and arrogance will end up will literally take the food out of the mouths of children."
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Democracy OPINION: Trump voters now face their first big test By Edwin Eisendrath – 11/07/24
Edwin Eisendrath writes, "The millions who elected Donald Trump must condemn hate and cruelty now, or forever be defined by it."
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Democracy OPINION: American oligarchs are selling out democracy to curry favor with Trump By Edwin Eisendrath – 10/30/24
Edwin Eisendrath writes, "It’s a slap in the face to ordinary Americans who get up every day and do what those extraordinary rich ones won’t- put the country first."
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