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  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…

The political landscape is making a lot of people mad at "elites." Populist resentments are common these days – even in affluent Marin. When the mood turns bitter and corrosive, appeals for civility are nice. But they won't accomplish much unless we can address some key underlying causes of distress. Read the full op-ed

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.,…

During the last couple of weeks, I've spoken to Democratic Party clubs and other activist groups from Santa Rosa and San Rafael to San Mateo County and the East Bay — some chartered by the state party, others affiliated with Democracy For America or Progressive Democrats of America, still others with no partisan affiliation. In…