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Robb Willer co-authors New York Times piece on protest effectiveness

Robb Willer presenting with hands outstretched

What makes protests succeed — and when do they backfire? Drawing on decades of research, this piece explains why nonviolent tactics tend to build broader public support, while violence often undermines a movement’s goals. Analysis by Omar Wasow and Robb Willer.

Click here to read the full article in the New York Times