Thomas H. Geoghegan (/ˈɡeɪɡən/ GAY-gən;[1] born January 22, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio) is an American labor lawyer and author based in Chicago.
His commentary has been featured on National Public Radio, Nightline, The Today Show, CBS Sunday Morning, CNN, CNBC, and PBS's WTTW-11.
[5] In his books, articles and commentaries, Geoghegan has urged a number of reforms to increase America's commitment to democracy at home and abroad.
Geoghegan supports the National Popular Vote compact for presidential elections[6] on the grounds that it would increase electoral responsiveness, transparency and accountability.
[8] In regards to America's economy and quality of life, Geoghegan argues that Germany and other northern European countries "do both capitalism and socialism better than we do.