Francisca SinnMar 14, 2025

“No #democracy movement has ever failed when it was able to mobilize at least 3.5 % of the population to #protest over a sustained period At that scale, most soldiers have no desire to suppress protesters. Why? Because the crowd includes family members, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. With a population of 327 million, the U.S. would need to mobilize about 11.5 million people to assert popular, democratic power on the government.”

3.5%

https://bigthink.com/the-present/the-3-5-percent-solution/

HT https://bsky.app/profile/im-mark-aylward.bsky.social/post/3lkcmoxgozc2n

To overthrow a tyrant, try the 3.5 Percent Solution

A study of 323 uprisings against repressive regimes yields stunning insights.

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Not sure whether that's still fully correct as "the game" is constantly changing: https://www.alieward.com/ologies/revolutionology
Revolutionology (REBELLIONS & SOCIAL CHANGE) with Dr. Jack Goldstone — alie ward

Storming the Bastille. Facing off with tanks. Canceling a streaming subscription.  We’re talking protests, boycotts, insurrections, and demonstrations. Scholar, professor, and actual real life Revolutionologist Dr. Jack Goldstone lays out the whys – and the hows. What revolts have been the

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@Justbeep Thanks! The other article is only a year old but I welcome additional information and insights. Looking forward to listening.