grassroots
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“It’s a huge, huge win for a grassroots movement that never raised a dollar and just hammered the truth,” Linas said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
But the 22-year-old, from Sunderland, would rather people spent time and money supporting independent acts at grassroots venues instead.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Popular among grassroots movements, the concept of "Fossil Free Zones" is slowly gaining traction in international meetings and found fertile ground in Santa Marta.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
In Bend, Oregon, grassroots parents group Well Wired surveyed nearly 1,000 parents and found 82% supported removing YouTube from school iPads.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Abby’s mom clasped both hands and said in a choked-up voice, “I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a perfect moment of grassroots organization.”
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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