abolitionism

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Cassius Marcellus Clay’s outspoken abolitionism put his life at constant risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

Some lawmakers, like Cash, have roots in conservative religious communities that embrace abolitionism or experience working with aligned groups.

From Slate • Nov. 21, 2025

Kenneth, who is the great-great-great-grandson of Frederick Douglass, added "We taught the students today that Frederick wasn't much older than they are now when he started his career in abolitionism and activism."

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024

It’s the same impulse that supported 19th century abolitionism and reconstruction after the Civil War.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2023

In politics he was an old-time Democrat, with no leanings toward abolitionism, but possessing an honest desire to see justice done the negro in Illinois.

From The Life of Lyman Trumbull by White, Horace