How to turn protest into powerful change - Eric Liu
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We live in an age of protest. On campuses, in public squares, on streets and social media, protestors around the world are challenging the status quo. But while protest is often necessary, is it sufficient? Eric Liu outlines three strategies for peacefully turning awareness into action and protest into durable political power.
Describe how the fight for a $15 minimum wage has actually fueled a larger discussion about economic justice and prosperity.
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