"From The Atlantic, this is Autocracy in America. I'm Anne Applebaum. This season, I've been examining how the Trump White House is rewriting the rules of U.S. politics, and talking to Americans whose lives have been changed as a result. Today we're bringing you an extra episode that takes a look at what opposition to this new normal looks like on the ground level."
"For this episode, I spoke to journalist Robert Worth, a contributing writer at The Atlantic. He's just been to Minneapolis, where he observed the tactics of the federal agents and the response of Minnesotans. He and I both saw an eerie resemblance to other protest movements that we've witnessed in other parts of the world. First, though, here's some more from the people of the Twin Cities, explaining how and why they were moved to act."
Federal agents deployed to Minneapolis and St. Paul encountered determined, organized local opposition. Residents organized protests and protective actions to shield families and schools from perceived state violence. Educators described longstanding fears about mass shootings and unexpected fear of protection against government forces. Diverse communities, including Hispanic and Somali families, participated in solidarity networks and public demonstrations. Observers noted federal tactics that resembled repression used in other global protest responses. Local resistance combined grassroots mobilization, community presence, and public scrutiny, creating effective deterrence and demonstrating widespread civic resilience against aggressive federal intervention.
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