Norman Solomon will speak to Council of Mayors and Councilmembers
Marin Independent Journal
From an article by political columnist Dick Spotswood
Marin's Council of Mayors and Councilmembers generally stays out of politics, but that may temporarily change. San Anselmo Mayor Ford Greene has invited Norman Solomon to be the speaker at the group's April 27 public dinner meeting. The monthly sessions are hosted in rotation by Marin's eleven municipalities. In April, it's the Hub City's turn.
The issue is that Solomon has begun his campaign to succeed North Bay Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey. The Petaluma Democrat is expected to announce her retirement by midsummer.
A West Marin resident, Solomon is an often-published foreign policy writer. Woolsey along with Sean Penn and Daniel Ellsberg have praised his books. Solomon's positions are virtually identical with that of Woolsey, putting him on the left or "progressive" wing of the Democrats.
A majority of San Anselmo councilmembers believe Greene is injecting his politics into what is essentially a government meeting. It's not their decision. Unlike the practice in most towns, in San Anselmo the mayor selects MCMC's speaker. Of course, a majority vote can always change council practices.
From Wall Street to Main Street, the Future at Stake
By Norman Solomon
On a beautiful autumn day, hundreds of people gathered in downtown San Rafael to call for basic change. The signs varied, but in essence they gave voice to hopes for democracy instead of “corporatocracy.”
We were on a main street, opposing rule by Wall Street.
The upsurges of Fall 2011 have been much more than a wave of protests beginning with “Occupy Wall Street” actions in the nation’s mightiest financial district.
From Manhattan to Marin County and beyond, people are anguished, disgusted, angry and -- increasingly -- determined.
And we should be determined. The future is at stake.
Corporate power is fundamental to what ails our country. The remedy is genuine democracy.
Our grassroots campaign for Congress needs to counter the AstroTurf flooding district with TV/radio ads. You can help: http://t.co/lECsLy86
A message about our campaign for Congress, from Congressional Progressive Caucus co-chair Raul Grijalva: http://t.co/jQijPdvK
Very glad to listen and speak at forum last night hosted by Marin City Martin Luther King Coalition. So much work ahead for social justice!
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