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Previously, her lawyer has said that she wants to eventually speak out about her victimisation and help other survivors, but is currently "working on her healing".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

In a post on X, he said he was proud to call for wealth taxes, put forward a plan to lower bills and speak out against "genocide".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The pontiff responded by saying he had a "moral duty to speak out" against war -- and then sparked more headlines with a speech in Cameroon lambasting "tyrants" ransacking the world.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Dr. Morens also emailed members of “a prominent medical organization” to enlist them to speak out in defense of Mr. Daszak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Many leaders in the civil rights struggle were afraid to speak out against the war, fearing they would be branded as unpatriotic, and the civil rights movement would be damaged.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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