activist
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By transforming Parks into a meek, accidental activist whose only deficit was physical fatigue, the dominant cultural narrative effectively stripped her of her radicalism.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
“I’m going to keep doing my job … whatever activist groups like this think notwithstanding,” Carr said.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Swatch has been under pressure from activist investors, who say the company hasn’t done enough to counter weak sales in China and a drop in demand for its high-end offerings.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Lee, a veteran labour activist and a witness to the 1989 crackdown, told the court in March he felt no enmity towards the Communist Party and hoped it would reform.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
The ANC designated a new, more vigorous president for a new, more activist era: Chief Albert Luthuli.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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