David S. Meyer
I'm a professor of sociology and political science at the University of California, Irvine. I've been thinking, and writing about, protest politics for almost ever. This site offers comments on contemporary events, informed (I hope) by knowing something about history and about the academic study of social movements.
Tag Archives: GLBT
Boycott everything!
Chick-Fil-A had a good day yesterday, as supporters of president Dan Cathy’s* stance in support of “traditional” marriage lined up to buy chicken sandwiches. Radio host and one-time Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee had urged his audience to stand up for … Continue reading
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Tagged boycott, Cheerios, Chick-Fil-A, chicken, Christian, countermovements, gay marriage, GLBT, Home Depot, markets, Mike Huckabee, Pat Dollard, religion, Rush Limbaugh, Starbucks
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Chicken in, chicken out
When the history of the struggle for same sex marriage is written, it’s unlikely that this week’s chicken battles will rate more than a footnote, but it’s an entertaining day. Opponents of same sex marriage, mobilized by Mike Huckabee, have … Continue reading
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Tagged boycott, Chick-Fil-A, GLBT, Mike Huckabee, same sex marriage, Sarah Palin
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Rights and facts on the ground
The Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act means that Governor Mitt Romney, by campaigning to repeal the Act, is promising to take health insurance away from 30 million people, none in Massachusetts. This is far tougher than … Continue reading
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Tagged don't ask don't tell, GLBT, Japanese internment, military, Mitt Romney, red scare, rights, Supreme Court, war
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Coming out and burrowing in: Gay marriage in New York
When New York’s legislature approved same sex marriage last week, we saw the acceleration of a well-established trend: growing acceptance for recognizing the participation of gay and lesbian people in every aspect of American life. It’s not that everything is … Continue reading
Are Lawyers Different?: Does the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Deserve a Defense?
Several large gay rights organizations (e.g.) celebrated the decision of King & Spalding, a large law firm, to forgo work for the House of Representatives. When the Obama administration declined to defend the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act … Continue reading
Clustering Issues: Environmentalism and GLBT Politics
Politico’s Alex Guillen reported earlier this week that young environmentalists were consulting with gay and lesbian activists to figure out how to be more effective, especially in pushing President Obama. The GLBT movement has won–and is winning–several important victories, so … Continue reading
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Tagged coalitions, don't ask don't tell, environmentalism, gay marriage, GLBT, policies
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Williams Institute 10th Anniversary
I’m honored to participate in the 10th anniversary celebration of the Williams Institute, at UCLA’s law school. The Williams Institute is an academic think tank focused on law and public policy regarding sexual orientation. And academics celebrate achievements, like good … Continue reading
How are GLBT activists getting along? Don’t Ask.
Federal Judge Virginia Phillips today issued an injunction banning the military’s enforcement of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell globally. The decision is all over the news, of course. Judge Phillips was responding to a suit filed by the Log Cabin Republicans … Continue reading
