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What does it take to build social movements? Talking non-violent resistance with Professor Erica Chenoweth, and remembering Rep. John Lewis
In this week’s episode, Jess and Beth explore what it takes to build social movements and the lessons we can learn from Congressman John Lewis - one of the giants of the struggle for civil rights in the U.S., who passed away on 17 July.
Later in the episode they talk to Professor Erica Chenoweth about why non-violent resistance is the most effective form of protest, and how history suggests it can take just 3.5% of a population to create political change.
Special thanks to Mike Boucher at Sonic Pictures for production support.
Links
- Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation - Congressman John Lewis, New York Times
- President Barack Obama's Eulogy at the funeral of Rep. John Lewis
- The Success of Non-Violent Resistance: Erica Chenoweth at TEDxBoulder
- Questions, Answers, and Some Cautionary Updates Regarding the 3.5% Rule - Professor Erica Chenoweth
- The Future of Nonviolent Resistance - Professor Erica Chenoweth
- For more resources on non-violent direct action, see the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict
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By Beth Fukumoto & Jess NorthendIn this week’s episode, Jess and Beth explore what it takes to build social movements and the lessons we can learn from Congressman John Lewis - one of the giants of the struggle for civil rights in the U.S., who passed away on 17 July.
Later in the episode they talk to Professor Erica Chenoweth about why non-violent resistance is the most effective form of protest, and how history suggests it can take just 3.5% of a population to create political change.
Special thanks to Mike Boucher at Sonic Pictures for production support.
Links
- Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation - Congressman John Lewis, New York Times
- President Barack Obama's Eulogy at the funeral of Rep. John Lewis
- The Success of Non-Violent Resistance: Erica Chenoweth at TEDxBoulder
- Questions, Answers, and Some Cautionary Updates Regarding the 3.5% Rule - Professor Erica Chenoweth
- The Future of Nonviolent Resistance - Professor Erica Chenoweth
- For more resources on non-violent direct action, see the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict