activism
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Later in the interview, she revealed that she had her dad’s passion for political activism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Lawrence, 36, made a career of activism before running for office as a progressive candidate.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
Past comments from Indonesia’s incoming finance minister also indicate a continued preference for fiscal prudence rather than fiscal activism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
This kind of generosity might help explain why his activism - and that of his some-time mentor Robinson - have such a strong Christian message now.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
His activism surprised Ifemelu—he seemed a little too urbane, a little too cool, to be in the students' union government—but also impressed her.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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