These are terrible times, to be sure. But we will triumph

Challenging Times and the Power of Resistance

These are terrible times, to be sure. But we will triumph.

A little over a week ago, more than 7 million people poured into the streets to reject Trump’s dictatorship, making up over 2% of the adult population of the United States.

Historical studies! suggest that 3.5% of a population engaged in sustained nonviolent resistance can topple even the most brutal dictatorships — such as Chile under Pinochet and Serbia under Milosevic.

Which means we’re almost there. Other evidence of the backlash is all around us.

Author's summary: Triumph is near through resistance.

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The Alpena News The Alpena News — 2025-11-05