How does an anarchist view election season?

It's anarchy
Sam Richard is an anarchist who lives in Minneapolis.
MPR Photo / Nikki Tundel

Contrary to popular belief, anarchists aren't all about chaos and slam-dancing and breaking stuff. Many of them are passionate about political change. They just don't think elections lead to a better society.

Reporter Nikki Tundel met up with Sam Richard, an anarchist from Minneapolis. They talked about apathy, guerrilla theater and what it's like to be an anarchist in an election year.

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