In Opposition Episodes Available now
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Democracy
What is the precise role of opposition within a democracy?
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Writing
All governments know the value of controlling the information flow
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Self Sacrifice
Hunger strikes, fire or explosives are all self destructive forms of protest
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Strikes
Contemporary strikes are usually about higher wages or better working conditions
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Satire
Political jokes, challenging a system and pointing out the absurd
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Violence
Political violence is a controversial form of protest
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Hijacking
Plane hijacking emerged in the 1960s as a tactic for militant groups
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Direct Action
Direct action as a form of protest
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People Power
There are many different ways of protesting. Why do people join mass protest?