Norman Solomon is a progressive author and activist running for the House of Representatives in California’s 6th Congressional district which runs from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border. He is campaigning for now retired Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey’s seat. Solomon describes his political platform as “The Green New Deal” and he advocates for, among other things, quality education, adequate health care, consumer protection and civil liberties.

Uprising host Sonali Kolhatkar spoke with Norman Solomon on September 21, 2011.

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Visit www.solomonforcongress.com for more information about Norman Solomon’s run for Congress.

Martina Steiner recorded this interview.