Grassroots movements are essential for challenging corporate domination from "summary" of Profit Over People by Noam Chomsky
Grassroots movements play a crucial role in countering the pervasive influence of corporate power. These movements are often the only effective means of challenging the domination of corporations over society. While corporations wield immense resources and influence, grassroots movements draw their strength from the collective power of ordinary people united in a common cause. Corporate power is deeply entrenched in our political and economic systems, shaping policies and decisions to serve its own interests. In this unequal struggle, grassroots movements provide a vital counterbalance. They represent the voice of the people, advocating for social and environmental justice in the face of corporate greed an...
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