Norman Solomon | |
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| Born | July 7, 1951 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Reed College (Oregon) |
| Occupation(s) | Activist, writer, political candidate |
| Known for | Founder and President, Institute for Public Accuracy |
| Political party | Democratic |
Norman Solomon (born July 7, 1951) is an American journalist, media critic, activist, and former U.S. congressional candidate. Solomon is a longtime associate of the media watch group Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting (FAIR). In 1997 he founded the Institute for Public Accuracy, which works to provide alternative sources for journalists, and serves as its executive director.
Solomon's weekly column, "Media Beat", was in national syndication from 1992 to 2009. In 2012, Solomon ran for Congress in California's 2nd congressional district. He attended the 2016 and 2020 Democratic National Conventions as a Bernie Sanders delegate. Since 2011, he has been the national director of RootsAction.org.[1]
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