The Context | Feb 24, 2026: Saying No to Authority When Yes Is Easier

Written By Sunita Sah

Saying No to Authority When Yes Is Easier

As the United States continues to experience democratic backsliding, people are looking for ways to rise to the moment. But what does it take for someone to stay true to their values and say, “no, I refuse to participate in this?” Organizational psychologist Sunita Sah joins host Alex Lovit to discuss why people have more trouble standing up to injustice than they think they will and how we can prepare ourselves to make difficult choices.

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