Senator Alex Padilla, a legal US resident and literal senator, was violently escorted out of a press conference for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Studies show it only takes 3.5% of the population actively participating to spark political change.
Researchers studying political movements came up with the ‘3.5% rule’ — citing examples, like peaceful protests ending dictatorial regimes in the Philippines, Georgia, Sudan, and Algeria.
While Trump threatens protesters as he plans an elaborate birthday parade for himself, nearly half the country is covered with planned protests for the No Kings March. With demonstrations set for almost 2,000 locations, this is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office.
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