Norman Solomon
Coverage of Norman Solomon in the Nexus archive.
- My conversation with Karl Marx about Donald Trump
Norman Solomon questions Karl Marx's view on the role of individuals in history, using Donald Trump as an example of someone who transformed power relations and the political landscape. Marx responds by emphasizing that power relations are rooted in class and that Trump did not act alone.
- Trump’s ‘Department of War’ may soon become official. What would that mean? | Normon Solomon
The Department of Defense may be renamed the Department of War if Republicans pass the bill, with key House and Senate committees approving the change and Donald Trump eager to sign it into law. The article describes the rebranding as a shift toward increased military aggression.
- The spectre of gen Z socialism is haunting the world … according to the Economist | Normon Solomon
The Economist warns that Gen Z socialism poses a threat to the established order, urging defenders of private enterprise to act urgently. The article highlights the magazine's editorial call for vigilance against this perceived ideological challenge.
- The Democrats’ 2024 autopsy fails to confront the truth | Norman Solomon
The Democratic National Committee's 2024 election autopsy report was criticized for being incomplete and avoiding key issues like Gaza and the Biden-to-Harris transition. DNC Chair Ken Martin admitted he does not endorse the report, which was delayed for months and described as 'not ready for primetime.' Former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau criticized the process as incompetent and misleading.