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activism

[ak-tuh-viz-uhm] / ˈæk təˌvɪz əm /


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They are self-censoring and disengaging from campaign activism to avoid punitive measures.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Dong Guangping, a 68-year-old former police officer, had been detained and jailed in China several times for his activism and some of his past attempts to flee the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The 68-year-old had been jailed in China several times for his activism, such as taking part in events to commemorate the Tiananmen Square crackdown.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The distinction, she said, is that the group is trying to do so through grassroots activism, not through big-money donors, and is focused on serving the everyday workers of L.A. and not special interests.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

She also says she thinks I have a future in activism.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas



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