Author: Norman Solomon

By Norman Solomon   This is a grim story about the care and feeding of a Blue Dog. Right now, Congresswoman Jane Harman is facing a serious primary challenge from a genuine progressive, Marcy Winograd, in Southern California's 36th congressional district. Last Saturday afternoon, I sat on stage with both candidates and other panelists at…

Some good things happened at the California Democratic Party convention last weekend — including the solid endorsement of Prop 15, the California Fair Elections Act. And the state party was equally firm with a kick in the corporate pants of Prop 16, the anti-democratic ballot measure that PG&E is pushing with many millions of dollars.…

  Norman will be speaking soon in the North Bay… You are invited! ** Monday, April 26 — 7 p.m. — San Rafael Community Center, 618 B St., San Rafael With a focus on "Organizing for Democracy: Taking Action in an Era of Crises," the speakers at this event will include Cynthia Boaz, George Lakoff, Rose…

By NORMAN SOLOMON      Democracy is dangerous — for those who are eager to concentrate power in the hands of a few.      For many years, in California’s legislature, a minority of lawmakers — Republicans enjoying an inordinate proportion of corporate backing — have thwarted moves to boost state revenues with more progressive taxation. The…

Spring greetings! OK, this isn't the spring we wanted. The new healthcare law doesn't even have a non-robust public option. Wall Street is soaring, but Main Street is sagging with unemployment. Climate protection is stalled in Congress. And war keeps escalating in Afghanistan. But here's a positive note: This Wednesday (March 31) at 8 p.m.,…