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activism

[ak-tuh-viz-uhm] / ˈæk təˌvɪz əm /


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In addition to her highly public activism, Steinem’s signature style, defined by her large aviator glasses and long hair, made her a sought-after TV guest star and documentary interview.

From Salon Sep. 3, 2026

In the subsequent days and weeks, the young women who marched are paying a steep price for their activism.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

Rodrigo’s public work in activism began in earnest on the tour for “Guts” in February 2024.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

The other was in 1962 for peace, for his activism against nuclear weapons testing.

From Science Daily Aug. 27, 2026

In the 1950s and 1960s, civil rights activism and new federal laws inspired the same resistance to racial progress and once again led to a spike in the use of Confederate imagery.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson



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