Tag Archives: White House

New nuclear tests are a political test

Posted on November 2, 2025 by David S. Meyer

Donald Trump announced that the United States would start testing its nuclear arsenal again–after foregoing nuclear weapons testing since 1992, when the Cold War ended and the Soviet Union fell apart. In doing so, he effectively announced a political challenge … Continue reading →

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Dilemmas and Dynamics of Escalation (3)

Posted on May 1, 2022 by David S. Meyer

People who want strong action to combat climate change have many options beyond self-immolation–which isn’t a good choice at all. Within a broad movement that includes the full spectrum of advocacy and protest actions–from talking to neighbors to ecosabotage–with all … Continue reading →

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Creating a debate on gun laws

Posted on December 18, 2012 by David S. Meyer

Gun control advocates are trying to invigorate the long-ossified debate on national gun laws in the United States.  This means filling the moment of public attention caused by the mass shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut. Public demonstrations are … Continue reading →

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Easter eggs and opportunities

Posted on April 4, 2012 by David S. Meyer

PETA has announced plans to leaflet at the annual White House Easter Egg roll, protesting the use of eggs and the way chickens who produce those eggs are treated.  (Politico got the story first.) Eggs are a tougher target for … Continue reading →

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