Stories by Norman Solomon

Norman Solomon is founding director of the Institute for Public Accuracy and co-founder of RootsAction.org. He co-chairs the national Healthcare Not Warfare campaign organized by Progressive Democrats of America. His books include War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death.

News Media's Love-Hate for Nuclear Weapons

Posted on: Aug 7, 2006, Source: AlterNet

The fact that Israel maintains a huge nuclear arsenal is supposed to be no cause for major concern.

Applauding While Lebanon Burns

Posted on: Jul 26, 2006, Source: AlterNet

Richard Cohen, like so many other American pundits, depicts the death of an Israeli civilian as far more tragic than the death of an Arab civilian.

The Most Dangerous Alliance in the World

Posted on: Jul 20, 2006, Source: AlterNet

The U.S. is helping to destroy Lebanon in its tacit support of Israel.

Their Barbarism, and Ours

Posted on: Jun 21, 2006, Source: AlterNet

The media talks about the 'barbaric' atrocities committed <i>to</i> US soldiers -- but fails to emphasize the depth of cruelty the US miliary inflicts on others.

Hillary: More Boos for Pro-War Stand

Posted on: Jun 15, 2006, Source: AlterNet

Hillary Clinton should expect more and more boos, protests and difficulties as her pro-war reputation grows.

Why Pretend That Hillary Is Progressive?

Posted on: Jun 12, 2006, Source: AlterNet

I'm befuddled by Clinton's speaking engagement at tomorrow's Take Back America conference; she has stood against the progressive agenda for more than a decade.

The Urbanity of Evil

Posted on: Jun 6, 2006, Source: AlterNet

Former Iraqi prime minister Tariq Aziz had good reason to fear for his life if he ran afoul of Saddam Hussein.

Media Memorial Day

Posted on: May 30, 2006, Source: AlterNet

Standard journalism hasn't done much to put us in touch with the human costs of war.

On Hunger and the Failings of Journalism

Posted on: May 10, 2006, Source: AlterNet

On this planet in 2006, no greater contrast exists than the gap between human hunger and military spending.

When 'Diplomacy' Means War

Posted on: Apr 20, 2006, Source: AlterNet

There is nothing less patriotic than lying to one's own country, especially when it comes to unnecessary wars.

Suspicious Silence

Posted on: Apr 17, 2006, Source: AlterNet

How long will MoveOn.org fail to oppose bombing Iran?

The Lobby and the Bulldozer

Posted on: Apr 13, 2006, Source: AlterNet

Israel's treatment of Palestine has amounted to methodical human rights violations. Yet criticism of those policies results in accusations of anti-Jewish bigotry.

When War Crimes Are Impossible

Posted on: Apr 4, 2006, Source: AlterNet

Why are the U.S. media unable to comprehend that the president may be guilty of war crimes?

Blaming the Media for Bad News

Posted on: Mar 23, 2006, Source: AlterNet

With the war less popular than ever, increasing numbers of war supporters are blaming the media for Iraq's bad news.

Why Are We Here?

Posted on: Mar 20, 2006, Source: AlterNet

The problem isn't that this war may not be winnable. The problem is that this war is wrong, and must be stopped.

War-Loving Pundits

Posted on: Mar 16, 2006, Source: AlterNet

On the third anniversary of the Iraq invasion, don't forget the media spin that helped make this war possible.

Digital Hype

Posted on: Mar 7, 2006, Source: AlterNet

How do all our high-tech advances relate to the most important meanings of life?

Mahatma Bush

Posted on: Feb 28, 2006, Source: AlterNet

While audacious in its hypocrisy, the president's Gandhi PR gambit is in character for the world's only 'superpower.'

The Unreal Death of Journalism

Posted on: Feb 23, 2006, Source: AlterNet

Poor coverage of carnage is routine in U.S. news media when a war is underway and the deaths are caused by the government.

Cheney's Dodge

Posted on: Feb 16, 2006, Source: AlterNet

When he finally spoke publicly about the shooting incident, Dick never used the word 'responsibility.'

The Iran Crisis -- "Diplomacy" as Missile Launch Pad

Posted on: Feb 6, 2006, Source: AlterNet

The current flurry of Western diplomacy will probably turn out to be groundwork for launching missiles at Iran.

Smothering the King Legacy

Posted on: Feb 2, 2006, Source: AlterNet

Like other politicians, Bush opposes most of what MLK stood for -- but he keeps praising King's name with false kindness.

Domestic Lying

Posted on: Jan 30, 2006, Source: AlterNet

Journalists should be asking Bush hard questions about why he lied -- the way Oprah interrogated James Frey last week.

When the Other Shoe Drops

Posted on: Jan 23, 2006, Source: AlterNet

In the wake of Plame, Bush is now putting the squeeze on leakers and journalists in the NSA domestic-spying case.

The Establishment Journalist

Posted on: Jan 16, 2006, Source: AlterNet

Ted Koppel's new gig as an NPR news analyst brings back bad memories of his fawning support of Henry Kissinger.

Israel's Future Leader?

Posted on: Jan 6, 2006, Source: AlterNet

The man campaigning to be the country's next prime minister is smooth, media-savvy -- and dangerous.

Media New Year's Resolutions

Posted on: Jan 3, 2006, Source: AlterNet

No one is in greater need of forthright new year's resolutions than America's major media outlets.

The Media's Power Problem

Posted on: Dec 29, 2005, Source: AlterNet

Journalists should be paid to expose secrets -- not protect government interests.

NSA Spied on U.N. Diplomats

Posted on: Dec 27, 2005, Source: AlterNet

Before the invasion of Iraq, Bush used the NSA to spy on U.N. diplomats -- and it had nothing to do with fighting terrorism.

New Lies About Iraq

Posted on: Dec 23, 2005, Source: AlterNet

In 2006, Bush will try to put any real or imagined reduction of U.S. troops in the spotlight, while the Pentagon uses massive air power in Iraq.

The 2005 P.U.-litzer Prizes

Posted on: Dec 22, 2005, Source: AlterNet

From primetime slime to self-praise, these awards honor the stinkiest media performances of the year.

At the Gates of San Quentin

Posted on: Dec 13, 2005, Source: AlterNet

At 12:38 a.m., Stanley Tookie Williams was dead, and the country was no safer.

Terrorism vs. Insurgency

Posted on: Dec 12, 2005, Source: AlterNet

Contrary to what pundits still contend, Murtha sees the U.S. presence in Iraq as a boon, not an impediment, to terrorism.

A Handshake Deal With Saddam

Posted on: Dec 8, 2005, Source: AlterNet

The media has barely mentioned Rumsfeld's key role in aiding the Iraqi tyrant.

U.S. Media Dodging Air War in Iraq

Posted on: Dec 6, 2005, Source: AlterNet

Mainstream news outlets haven't acknowledged that US military could end up killing more Iraqis when there are fewer Americans in Iraq.

Still Craven After All These Years

Posted on: Nov 30, 2005, Source: AlterNet

After so much evidence discrediting the U.S. war effort, Colin Powell still can't bring himself to admit his crucial role.

Why Woodward Is Still on the Hot Seat

Posted on: Nov 28, 2005, Source: AlterNet

Far from dying down over Thanksgiving, the scandal enveloping the <i>Washington Post</i> reporter has deservedly picked up steam.

Thanksgiving and More Taking

Posted on: Nov 23, 2005, Source: AlterNet

Thanksgiving marks a time of appreciation. But media outlets only encourage us to buy -- and forget.

Getting Out of Iraq

Posted on: Nov 21, 2005, Source: AlterNet

The basic problem with the current U.S. war effort is that it still exists.

Axis of Hardliners, From Tehran to Washington

Posted on: Nov 4, 2005, Source: AlterNet

Iran's hardliners are benefitting greatly from another set of true believers: the Bush Administration's neocons.

Search form