Nonviolence: Does It Really Work? If you’ve ever wondered, “Does this whole nonviolence thing actually work?” then join the club. The question feels familiar, like the doubt that lurks behind every call to love our enemies or turn the other cheek. It’s a fair question, too. After all, how effective can nonviolence be in the face of real-world brutality? The assumption we often make is that violence works. It’s the default way many people believe oppressive regimes are overthrown, tyrants... Read more