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activism

[ak-tuh-viz-uhm] / ˈæk təˌvɪz əm /


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Unlike some novelty candidates, Harvey insists there is a serious point to his activism.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Call it social justice or activism or whatever, those are just containers for the actual daily work that we do to survive and thrive.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Cunningham's comments have become a flashpoint inside a league which has a long history of player activism on issues including race, gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Aside from its commitment to activism, this is essentially an exhibit about nothing, pushing the outer limits of vacuousness.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

During her senior year at Swarthmore College, she took a course in political science, which sparked her interest in political activism.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling



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