activist

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Azam Jangravi, an activist who fled Iran after protesting against the compulsory veil, said she initially favored the bombing campaign that targeted Iran’s leaders and security forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Siegel designated Seth Platt, a former executive at activist hedge-fund firm Sarissa Capital, to take Hoffman’s spot on the management committee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Snap stock surged 14.4% after activist investor Irenic Capital Management disclosed a 2.5% stake and proposed boosting shares to $26.37.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

She is a poet, musician, activist, sound designer, organizer, curator, visual artist and Afrofuturist visionary.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

These are my final words, but you’ll be hearing from me again, ’cause I’m an up- and-rising activist.

From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones