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The Grassroots Movement That Changed Racing History

When Bahrain wanted Formula 1 Racing to hold its lucrative event there, the country’s notoriously brutal regime was engaged in widespread abuses of democracy and human rights. Here’s how everything changed, thanks to online petitions, Facebook, and traditional media:

Which makes us wonder … what if NASCAR canceled a race in Wisconsin because of Walker’s attacks on democracy?

Found on Avaaz.org. Submitted by Sarah P.