The Trump administration's second term has sparked a new wave of resistance, one that is taking on a more confrontational tone than its predecessor. The movement, dubbed "Resistance 2.0," has seen protests and demonstrations spread across the country, with activists employing tactics such as blockades, sit-ins, and general strikes.
According to a survey conducted by Dana R Fisher, a professor at American University and author of the book American Resistance, the majority of respondents (99%) support organizations engaging in nonviolent civil disobedience. This is a significant shift from the first Trump administration, where activists focused primarily on lobbying and voting.
Fisher's research suggests that Resistance 2.0 will continue to escalate in its tactics, with 79% of participants agreeing that social movements should take more confrontational action against the Trump administration. The survey also found that 65% would participate in such actions if given the opportunity.
This shift in strategy is reminiscent of successful social movements throughout US history, including the Civil Rights Movement and the Women's Suffrage Movement. In both cases, activists expanded their tactics as they realized that traditional methods were not yielding sufficient results.
The expansion of the "repertoire of contention" – a term coined by social movement scholar Charles Tilly – is seen as a positive development by Fisher. It suggests that activists are learning from past successes and adapting their tactics to achieve greater change.
Critics, however, have raised concerns about the potential for violence and escalation. Some mainstream Democrats have also criticized the shift towards more confrontational actions. Nevertheless, Fisher argues that this moment of resistance presents an opportunity for social change, one that requires every individual to participate in actions for justice and equity.
Ultimately, achieving significant change will require a concerted effort from all sectors of society. As Fisher notes, neither a charismatic leader nor the Democratic party is ready to be the change we need; it will take collective action to preserve democracy.
According to a survey conducted by Dana R Fisher, a professor at American University and author of the book American Resistance, the majority of respondents (99%) support organizations engaging in nonviolent civil disobedience. This is a significant shift from the first Trump administration, where activists focused primarily on lobbying and voting.
Fisher's research suggests that Resistance 2.0 will continue to escalate in its tactics, with 79% of participants agreeing that social movements should take more confrontational action against the Trump administration. The survey also found that 65% would participate in such actions if given the opportunity.
This shift in strategy is reminiscent of successful social movements throughout US history, including the Civil Rights Movement and the Women's Suffrage Movement. In both cases, activists expanded their tactics as they realized that traditional methods were not yielding sufficient results.
The expansion of the "repertoire of contention" – a term coined by social movement scholar Charles Tilly – is seen as a positive development by Fisher. It suggests that activists are learning from past successes and adapting their tactics to achieve greater change.
Critics, however, have raised concerns about the potential for violence and escalation. Some mainstream Democrats have also criticized the shift towards more confrontational actions. Nevertheless, Fisher argues that this moment of resistance presents an opportunity for social change, one that requires every individual to participate in actions for justice and equity.
Ultimately, achieving significant change will require a concerted effort from all sectors of society. As Fisher notes, neither a charismatic leader nor the Democratic party is ready to be the change we need; it will take collective action to preserve democracy.
This resistance thingy seems more intense than I thought... I mean, 79% wanting to get confrontational with the Trump admin? That's like, a lot of people being all "peaceful protest" at the same time 
. And what's up with mainstream Dems not liking it? Can't they see that this is the only way to make some real noise about justice and equity? We need to get everyone on board if we wanna flip the script, you know? 
i love how its more organized and stuff but also super confrontational 
its like, they wanna make a change and theyre not afraid to speak up!!! dont @ me i think its amazing that people r willing to take risks for what they believe in 
i mean sure some ppl might be worried about violence or whatever but i think its time for the ppl to stand up against injustice 
we need more ppl like this to lead the charge and make a difference!!! 
I'm not sure if this new wave of resistance is a good thing or just people getting more frustrated with the system 
. What's next? Are we going to see a full-blown civil war like in some of those dystopian movies? 
I think we need to be careful not to let our emotions get the best of us.
. We can't just sit back and wait for someone else to make a change; we have to take action ourselves 
.
. We need to listen to each other's perspectives and find common ground before things get out of hand 
i mean its not even about the politics anymore its about people wanting real change 
like we cant just sit back and watch our rights get stripped away from us 
... I mean, can't they just make their point and move on? All these protests and blockades are just gonna push people away from listening to what they have to say 
. And now they're saying we need more confrontational actions? Like, hello, that's just asking for trouble 
. What's next, burning down the White House? 
I'm not buying it...