activist
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Salzburg, Austria — “Optimism doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine,” the Belarusian flutist and political activist Maria Kalesnikava said in this year’s Salzburg Festival keynote address.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Indeed, my mantra through much of the decadeslong campaign had been—to borrow a phrase that at least one ardent activist actually tattooed on her arm—“There is no marriage without engagement.”
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
Under pressure from activist investors, Southwest has announced major changes recently.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Nigerian activist, opposition politician and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore said on X that anger over anti-migrant attacks should be directed at political leaders in Nigeria and South Africa, rather than artists.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Theo has always been greatly involved in activist efforts.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
South Korean police raided the Starbucks national headquarters Wednesday, the chain's local operator told AFP, following allegations an advertising campaign defamed activists slain in 1980 pro-democracy protests.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Along with fellow activists and members of Colombia's Congress, she played a key role in the campaign which led to the ban.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The Mahajan family has joined with animal-rights activists advocating the ban and on July 27 announced plans to sue the city.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The Liuzzo family was harassed for their mother’s activism even after her death, but the event galvanized activists all over the country, becoming one impetus for Congress to finally pass the landmark 1965 legislation.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
There are millions of activists who have mobilized after the election on your behalf, but you can do your part, too.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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