Author: Norman Solomon

By Norman Solomon A pair of quotes, separated by eight years, spotlight a chronic political mentality at the top of the Democratic Party: “The path to victory in a state like Michigan, Harris campaign officials are betting, is through suburban counties that are home to many college-educated and white voters,” the New York Times reported…

By Norman Solomon The conclusion that Donald Trump is a fascist has gone mainstream, gaining wide publicity and affirmation in recent weeks. Such understanding is a problem for Trump and his boosters. At the same time, potentially pivotal in this close election, a small proportion of people who consider themselves to be progressive still assert…

By Norman Solomon While the name of the next president is unknown, some outcomes of the election can be foreseen. For instance: President Biden’s successor will be a dangerous militarist. Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are supporters of boosting already-huge Pentagon budgets along with continuing U.S. warfare in many forms. Trump likes to pander…

By Norman Solomon With Election Day just three weeks off and voting already underway in some states, the race for president is down to the wire. Progressives could make the difference. While no one in their left mind plans to vote for the fascistic and unhinged Donald Trump, some say they won’t vote for Kamala…