Understanding the 3.5% Protest Rule and Its Impact on the US

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Understanding the 3.5% Protest Rule and Its Impact on the US
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The 3.5% protest rule suggests that active participation by 3.5% of a population in a sustained, non-violent movement can lead to regime change, a principle supported by historical research and relevant to current US protests against Trump, though its effectiveness depends on various factors beyond mere numbers.

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