counterforce

I’ve written before about how corporate America is a thin reed to lean on as a counterforce to assaults from the political right wing on voting rights, women’s access to reproductive healthcare and democracy itself.

Uniquely, ICBMs invite a counterforce attack.

It’s not just the money, but the reach: Gorman has galvanized a growing counterforce against speech restrictions.

The office also must prepare for the prospect of another Trump presidential term, so it can potentially serve as the counterforce it was under the outgoing incumbent Bob Ferguson, who is stepping down to run for governor.

“But the critical advantages of a counterforce/city avoidance-oriented deterrent remain, as do the severe failings of intentionally targeting populations.”