Why our ideas about protest and mob psychology are dangerously wrong | Dan Hancox
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Why our ideas about protest and mob psychology are dangerously wrong | Dan Hancox
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Harris campaign unveils ad featuring ex-aides warning about 'danger' of Trump
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