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Do protests actually work—or are they just public expressions of anger?

In this video, political strategist Michael Madrid examines the political science behind mass protests and explains the 3.5% Rule—a finding that shows no authoritarian government has successfully suppressed a sustained, non-violent movement once 3.5% of the population mobilizes.

Using the historic No Kings rallies and the nationwide protests following the murder of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, this video breaks down how spontaneous civic action transforms political culture, reshapes public opinion, and alters the cost-benefit calculations of those in power.

This isn’t about symbolism.
It’s about math, momentum, and mass participation.

If you’ve ever wondered whether protests matter, whether they change anything, or whether showing up actually makes a difference—this video is for you.

Topics Covered
• Do protests work in modern democracies?
• What is the 3.5% Rule in political science?
• Why non-violent movements succeed
• The impact of the No Kings rallies
• ICE accountability and public opinion
• How protests transform participants
• When civic resistance becomes unstoppable

Key Takeaway

Protests don’t just pressure governments.
They change the people who participate in them.
And that’s how movements are born.