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speaks out



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He has described his past views as "indefensible" and now speaks out against extremism.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

They will go after anyone who speaks out against them.

From Slate Jun. 2, 2026

In other words, cultures can adapt, but that will require confronting the problem rather than ignoring it or pretending that anyone who speaks out is acting in bad faith.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 2, 2025

An Italian journalist who excluded Ayo Edebiri on a question about Black Lives Matter and #MeToo speaks out about the viral Venice Film Festival interview.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2025

Instead, he goes to conferences on girls’ education and he speaks out for peace as he used to do in Swat.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai



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