Jamie Merchant

Jamie Merchant is a writer and activist living in Chicago. He is involved in founding the Center for Progressive Strategy, an institute combining the functions of a political think-tank with those of a grassroots organizing campaign. He organizes in Chicago with The People's Lobby, a 501c4 organization whose members are working people dedicated to building and exercising political power for the common good. His writing can also be found at www.permanentcrisis.blogspot.com.