Author: Norman Solomon

By Norman Solomon The third time would not be a charm. People on the left did very little to challenge Bill Clinton after he won the presidency in 1992. Two years later, a big Republican wave took control of Congress. People on the left did very little to challenge Barack Obama after he won the…

Published by Salon By Norman Solomon Being a careful proofreader, I provided some volunteer assistance to Mayor Pete: ———- Forwarded message ———From: Pete Buttigieg <info@wintheera.com>Date: Wed, Dec 16, 2020Subject: Thank you From the desk of PETE BUTTIGIEG Hi there, Earlier today I stood on stage with President-elect Biden, where I was humbled to be paid off by being nominated to…

By Norman Solomon Bernie Sanders is not in a good political position right now. Yes, he continues to speak vital truths to — and about — power. His ability to reach a national audience with progressive wisdom and specific proposals is unmatched. And, during the last several decades, no one has done more to move…

By Norman Solomon Just a few weeks ago, super hawk Michèle Flournoy was being touted as a virtual shoo-in to become Joe Biden’s nominee for Secretary of Defense. But some progressives insisted on organizing to raise key questions, such as: Should we accept the revolving door that keeps spinning between the Pentagon and the weapons…

By Norman Solomon No matter who ends up winning Senate confirmation for top positions on President Biden’s “national security” team, an ominous dynamic is already underway. Some foreign-policy specialists with progressive reputations are voicing support and evasive praise for prospective Cabinet members — as though spinning through revolving doors to broker lucrative Pentagon contracts is…