Tag Archives: Portland

Wall of Moms; Lawn of Dads

Posted on July 24, 2020 by David S. Meyer

Protest polarizes. So does repression. The battle in the streets at a demonstration is far less important than the battle in the stands, as those watching decide who to root for and, sometimes, to try to help. This means that … Continue reading →

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Trump and the battle of Portland

Posted on July 22, 2020 by David S. Meyer

The president of the United States is ready to sacrifice Portland, Oregon–to say nothing of the US Constitution–to buy into a longshot strategy for winning reelection. Portland, like virtually every city in the United States, has seen large and somewhat … Continue reading →

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Portland and the future of social movements

Posted on March 13, 2012 by David S. Meyer

I’m excited to participate in a discussion on the future of social movements and citizen power tomorrow night.  Oregon Humanities is sponsoring the event at the Mission Theater and Pub, 1624 NW Glisan St., Portland, part of its “Think and … Continue reading →

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