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abolitionism

[ab-uh-lish-uh-niz-uhm] / ˌæb əˈlɪʃ əˌnɪz əm /


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Cassius Marcellus Clay’s outspoken abolitionism put his life at constant risk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026

Some lawmakers, like Cash, have roots in conservative religious communities that embrace abolitionism or experience working with aligned groups.

From Slate ● Nov. 21, 2025

Kenneth, who is the great-great-great-grandson of Frederick Douglass, added "We taught the students today that Frederick wasn't much older than they are now when he started his career in abolitionism and activism."

From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2024

It’s the same impulse that supported 19th century abolitionism and reconstruction after the Civil War.

From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2023

Salem was at that time the center of abolitionism in that section.

From Labor and Freedom by Eugene V. Debs




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