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Friedman notes that groups like Rise and Resist often engage in disruptive acts, sometimes veering into aggressive rhetoric. While claiming to support nonviolent direct action, some signs carried at protests include messages like "86, 47" and phrases like "by any means necessary," which Friedman criticizes as potentially inciting violence. Additionally, there is concern about the methods employed by organizers to hinder independent journalism. For example, Friedman reports that these groups frequently interfere with interviews, attempting to prevent protesters from speaking with media and sometimes acting confrontational.