Tag Archives: Donald Trump

#MeToo Too, and the politics of the Kavanaugh nomination

Posted on September 24, 2018 by David S. Meyer

It’s almost never good news when the word, “penis,” appears in a job interview. But consideration of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination for a seat on the Supreme Court is about much more than this judge, his late adolescence, whether he … Continue reading →

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Civility and its discontents

Posted on June 25, 2018 by David S. Meyer

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House Press Secretary, probably made the right call in leaving the Red Hen restaurant during the appetizer course. When the owner of a restaurant tells you that the staff doesn’t want to feed you–regardless of … Continue reading →

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The NRA under fire will bend or break–or both

Posted on February 24, 2018 by David S. Meyer

The Parkland kids are forcing tough decisions on the National Rifle Association. The Stoneman Douglas survivors continue to work to have all of us focus on the destructive power of the National Rifle Association in corrupting public debate. Instead of … Continue reading →

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Targeting the NRA

Posted on February 23, 2018 by David S. Meyer

The heroic Parkland students launched a campaign to target and isolate the National Rifle Association, which is fighting back vigorously. Wayne LaPierre, leader of the NRA, spoke at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, spewing vitriol at anyone who might … Continue reading →

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The kids are alright: young activists brace for the NRA onslaught

Posted on February 21, 2018 by David S. Meyer

As soon as the brave and committed Parkland students revealed that “thoughts and prayers” would not be an adequate response to the mass shooting they lived through, ardent gun supporters set their sites on the kids. Social media provide ready … Continue reading →

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Did the women’s march matter? Does it still?

Posted on January 22, 2018 by David S. Meyer

(originally posted at KCET-Link.https://www.kcet.org/news-analysis/did-the-womens-march-matter-does-it-still  I wrote this before the anniversary march; it offers a take on what it takes for protest to promote social change. It’s worthwhile to look at the broader News and Analysis section on the site.) Anti-Trump protesters … Continue reading →

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Women’s March, 2018

Posted on January 20, 2018 by David S. Meyer

The Women’s  Marches missed the top slot in mainstream media this year, crowded out by the Federal government shut down. But the marches may turn out to have longer-lasting effects. I was glad to attend the Orange County Women’s March … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther King Day, 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018 by David S. Meyer

On the eve of the Martin Luther King Day holiday, the president of the United States announces, emphatically, that you can’t find anyone less racist than he is. If you’re suspicious of such proclamations, perhaps it’s just that you’ve learned … Continue reading →

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Politicize this tragedy

Posted on October 2, 2017 by David S. Meyer

Gun control supporters need to respond to the awful Las Vegas shooting with the same speed and focus the police showed in response to the shooter. Before the FBI and police have finished conducting their investigations and cleaning up the … Continue reading →

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What hath Colin Kaepernick wrought

Posted on September 24, 2017 by David S. Meyer

Donald Trump has ensured that the silent protests during the national anthem Colin Kaepernick started last year would not vanish into the ether like a career in professional sports. Protest politics is all about generating reactions, and this president always … Continue reading →

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