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SUMMARY:The Power of Dissent: Democracy\, Protest\, and 90 Years of the Sy
 racuse Peace Council
LOCATION:MAXWELL HALL 110
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Dissent: Democracy\, Protest\, and 90 Years of th
 e Syracuse Peace Council\n\nDemocracy does not begin and end at the ballo
 t box. It is built\, sustained\, and protected in the streets\, in commun
 ity centers\, and through collective action.\n\nTo explore the vital role
  of grassroots activism\, Democracy Matters SU proudly welcomes Lee Cridl
 and of the Syracuse Peace Council (SPC) for a special evening discussing 
 the undeniable power of protesting\, dissent\, and community organizing i
 n shaping a healthy democracy.\n\nThis event coincides with a historic mi
 lestone: the 90th Anniversary of the Syracuse Peace Council. Founded in 1
 936\, the SPC is recognized as the oldest continuously operating grassroo
 ts peace and justice organization in the United States. For nine decades\
 , it has been a cornerstone of activism in Central New York\, proving tha
 t local organizing can drive national and global conversations.\n\nDuring
  this engaging session\, Lee Cridland will unpack the history and mechani
 cs of effective dissent\, exploring:\n\n•\nThe Mechanics of Change: How p
 rotests and civil disobedience force critical issues onto the public agen
 da.\n\n•\nBuilding Power Locally: The day-to-day work of community organi
 zing that turns brief moments of outrage into sustained movements.\n\n•\n
 The Legacy of the SPC: Lessons learned from 90 years of anti-war\, social
  justice\, and environmental activism in Syracuse.\n\n•\nYour Role in the
  Movement: Practical advice for student organizers and citizens looking t
 o make an impa\n\nhttp://next-to-u.app/events/422faba2-ba0d-4329-ac82-8a8
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