The Loud Minority: Why Protests Matter in American Democracy

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By Daniel Q. Gillion

Published Dec. 5, 2019

Protests, Daniel Q. Gillion argues, are vitally important for and directly influence voter behavior when election season rolls around — an argument patently relevant to today’s political environment. The Loud Minority: Why Protests Matter in American Democracy (Princeton University Press) draws on case studies ranging from the Civil Rights Era to Black Lives Matter, statistical data, and interviews to demonstrate just how much a loud minority can influence the so-called “silent majority” and have a measurable impact on voter activity.

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