RootsAction
Coverage of RootsAction in the Nexus archive.
- US primaries 2026 live: Graham Platner vies to overcome scandals in Maine as four states hold elections
Polls are open in Maine, North Dakota, Nevada, and South Carolina for the 2026 US primaries. Graham Platner, a Senate candidate in Maine, faces scrutiny over past controversies, including a Nazi tattoo and allegations of abuse, despite support from some Democrats. Others, like Josh Gottheimer, urge him to withdraw from the race.
- 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.