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Tim Snyder: 'A democracy means the people rule' - Velshi - MS NOW
Protests do more than fill the streets - they help to shape how institutions behave. The recent demonstrations against Trump’s policies inform judges, pressure lawmakers, and send signals throughout the political system.
According to historian Tim Snyder, the scale of these protests, and the moral clarity behind them, can influence how institutions act. “A democracy means the people rule,” says Snyder. - Aired on 03/07/2026.