Tag Archives: polarization

Distant issues and proximate opponents: a note on campus protests +

Posted on May 29, 2026 by David S. Meyer

Enemies help activists build movement campaigns. Aggressive or offensive antagonists personify grievances and help unify coalitions of opposition. They provide convenient targets and simplify the story. Think about Donald Trump and advocates for climate action and anti-corruption crusaders and health … Continue reading →

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Conservative activists have to take sides

Posted on January 27, 2021 by David S. Meyer

When a line is drawn in the dust and you must decide whether to cross or not, most folks peek to see who they’ll be standing with before taking a step. The Capitol invasion drew a line in the dust, … Continue reading →

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Protest in the Trump era, part 1 of….

Posted on January 20, 2017 by David S. Meyer

Donald Trump’s opponents didn’t wait for his election, much less his inauguration, to take to the streets.  As candidate and president-elect, Trump has been consistent in provoking organized protest. Over the past few days, activists have staged creative, disruptive, and … Continue reading →

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