activist

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But even as Steyer undertook his public transformation from investor to climate activist, his firm continued to make decisions out of step with his newfound commitment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

I found online memes from Amar Shergill — a Steyer supporter and activist I respect who formerly chaired the California Democratic Party’s Progressive Caucus — including his charts comparing the Democratic field.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

TM Krishna, prominent Indian vocalist, author and social activist, says: "Elections are about stirring imagination. This is not a verdict against Dravidian politics. It is something else. Vijay offers a new imagination."

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“The boomers are the activist generation. Their new activism is redefining what living longer looks like. I think it’s the younger boomers, the Gen Xers, who are driving this change.”

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Boynton's mother, Amelia Boynton Robinson, was a legendary activist; Boynton himself had strong civil rights credentials as well.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson