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Why Protest Works—The 3.5% Rule with Erica Chenoweth

We Can Do Hard Things

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Nonviolent Resistance and Strategic Discipline

This chapter delves into the tactics of civil rights movements, particularly the Nashville campaign, emphasizing nonviolent responses to provocation. It showcases historical instances of silent protests and the acknowledgment by officials of segregation's immorality, leading to negotiations for desegregation. The discussion highlights the effectiveness of nonviolent resistance in achieving democratic goals and the importance of clear messaging in challenging authoritarian regimes.

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