rightist
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The program also saw federal law enforcement target anti-war protesters, civil rights activists, feminist groups, New Left organizations and even some rightist organizations, like the Ku Klux Klan.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2025
Mr. Macron has now deployed Mr. Attal, whose telegenic assurance and ready adaptability make him a natural protégé of the president, against the youthful rightist leader.
From New York Times ● Jan. 19, 2024
Meloni, who took office last October at the helm of a rightist coalition, encouraged Italian companies to contribute to Ukrainian reconstruction, calling it a "far-sighted" investment.
From Reuters ● Apr. 26, 2023
That recalled Jiang’s earlier experiences when he was persecuted as a rightist under Mao Zedong during the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2023
“I am not a rightist, and anyone who says I am can go to my work unit and confirm it. As for your Grandpa, he was a businessman and a landlord.”
From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang
