Agenda Seeding: How 1960s Black Protests Moved Elites, Public Opinion, and Voting

This paper by Omar Wasow examines the impact of black-led protests in the 1960s on political elites, public opinion, and voting behavior.

It introduces the concept of 'agenda seeding' to describe how minority activists use disruption to bring about change.

The research finds that nonviolent protests were more effective in advancing civil rights, while violent protests often led to increased repression.