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Politics from Washington to the North Bay
Denial may be convenient, but it's not a political strategy. Since last year, the Democratic Party's base has been eroding. Like canaries in a political coal mine, some progressives have warned of dire consequences. Instead of telling the canaries to pipe down, the way to prevent a collapse is to assess the ominous…
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Elections Are a Waste of Time — If . . .
By Norman Solomon A pithy idea — now going around in some progressive circles — is that elections are a waste of time. The idea can be catchy. It all depends on some tacit assumptions. For instance: elections are a waste of time if you figure the U.S. government is so far gone that it…
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An interview about progressives and the midterm elections
During a mid-September interview on The Real News Network, Norman Solomon discussed the challenges for progressives in the current electoral arena. To watch, click here.
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Right-Wing Republicans vs. Corporate Democrats vs. Progressive Populists
By Norman Solomon At this bleak political moment, gaining congressional power for progressives might seem like pie in the sky. More and more desperate efforts are underway to stave off a Republican takeover of Congress. But the necessity of trying to prevent right-wing rule on Capitol Hill should not obscure the need to win more…
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Interview on the Democratic Party and the Fall Campaign
Norman Solomon appeared on The Morning Show on KPFA Radio to discuss what's up with the Democratic Party as the fall election campaign gets underway. To listen to the 10-minute interview (which happened on Sept. 7), click here and start at 9:50 into the program.