“Strategic Nonviolence Action” by Daniel Snyder
An in person talk and Q&A on strategic nonviolence and civil resistance as practical tools for protecting democracy amid political polarization and democratic strain. Hosted at the Asheville Friends Meeting House with a hybrid Zoom option and open attendance.
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