NORMAN SOLOMON – Many young eyes recognized the war policy positions of Hubert Humphrey and Kamala Harris as immoral. Their decisions to stay on a war train clashed with youthful idealism. And while hardboiled political strategists opted to discount such idealism as beside the electoral point, the consequences have been truly tragic – and largely foreseeable.
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Why “Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace” Advocates Cling to Genocide Denial
NORMAN SOLOMON – It would be untenable to publicly acknowledge the reality of Israeli genocide while continuing to support shipping more weaponry for the genocide. That’s why those who claim to be “pro-peace” while supporting more weapons for war must deny the reality of genocide in Gaza.
Victory in Superdelegates Fight Means: Grassroots Can Win
NORMAN SOLOMAN – When members of the Democratic National Committee voted to take power away from themselves and other “superdelegates†— removing their leverage over the presidential nominating process — they took a big step toward heeding a sign that activists held outside their decisive meeting: “Democratic Party: Live Up to Your Name.â€