

The Loud Minority
Why Protests Matter in American Democracy
Author: Daniel Q. Gillion
Narrator: David Sadzin
Unabridged: 7 hr 39 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Kalorama
Published: 03/10/2020
Categories: Nonfiction, Political Science, Political Ideologies, Civil Rights
Synopsis
Drawing on historical evidence, statistical data, and detailed interviews about protest activity since the 1960s, Daniel Gillion shows that electoral districts with protest activity are more likely to see increased voter turnout at the polls. Surprisingly, protest activities are also moneymaking endeavors for electoral politics, as voters donate more to political candidates who share the ideological leanings of activists. Finally, protests are a signal of political problems, encouraging experienced political challengers to run for office and hurting incumbents' chances of winning reelection.
An exploration of how protests affect voter behavior and warn of future electoral changes, The Loud Minority looks at the many ways that activism can shape democracy.