Ominous history in real time: Where we are now in the USA
This article is adapted from the new edition of Norman Solomon’s book “Made Love, Got War,” just published as a free e-book.
Making America meaner
A president contributes to setting the norms of our society. Trump is setting them at a new low.
If Trump is so great, why is his approval rating so puny?
The greatest, overriding failure of Trump and Congressional leaders is that they have no vision, no big ideas, no moxie and no understanding of grassroots people's democratic idealism.
Ending Private Prisons at the Federal Level Marks a Major Movement Victory
The DOJ’s announcement is certainly not a knock-out blow for private prison firms. But it's a start.
Biden admin announces steps to boost U.S. solar projects
“Investing in American-made clean energy will boost U.S. manufacturing, lower costs for families, create millions of good paying jobs, and position the United States as a global leader on the cutting edge of clean energy innovation,”
Invasion of the Empire’s Pods
“The empire’s pods have subjugated our populace into believing in this Amerikan Exceptionalism that allows it to get away with phony pre-emptive wars and occupations.”
The sham of corporate social responsibility
The only way to get such laws enacted is by reducing corporate power and getting big money out of politics.
Weaponized truth: The Indispensable Movement’s key to success
Sharpening truth with moral outrage and clever, insightful ridicule is precisely how we weaponize it.
Why the Buttigieg campaign tried to have me arrested for handing out information about...
The Buttigieg for President staffer recognized that Buttigieg’s spin on healthcare was undermined by facts in the flier.
California governor names Feinstein’s replacement in Senate
Laphonza Butler will remain in the Senate until California holds two concurrent Senate elections in 2024.