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Oct 17, 2025 
Rachel Maddow, a renowned television host and producer, discusses her documentary on civil rights and its relevance today, linking past activism to current protests against Trump. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker shares insights on pursuing legal action against federal agents for misconduct and the significance of recent court victories. Zohran Mamdani, the NYC mayoral nominee, outlines his plans to protect the city from federal abuses and discusses the importance of community outreach amidst political challenges.
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Nonviolent Protest Still Shifts Power
- Rachel Maddow and Jen Psaki link historic civil-rights nonviolent tactics to today's mass protests as a model for effective dissent.
- They argue peaceful, disciplined protest can reshape public opinion and constrain authoritarian moves.
Show Up Peacefully And Defang Narratives
- Stay scrupulously nonviolent and lean into humor to undercut mischaracterizations by opponents.
- Show up widely and peacefully to make footage and local reality contradict hostile narratives.
Use Economic Pressure Strategically
- Use economic pressure deliberately by targeting consumer-facing institutions that respond to public feedback.
- Call out companies publicly and mobilize customers to force institutional pushback against authoritarian demands.