spoke up

While Sunday’s revelation unleashed a wave of criticism of Jiang and her teacher, many social media users also spoke up for the teenager, arguing the bigger responsibility lay with her school and teacher.

Abi, who recalls talking to various officials after coming forward to her mother about the abuse, says it was difficult because it felt like she spoke up back then “for nothing.”

Kardashian says Taylor's involvement in Aids activism, at a time when few celebrities spoke up, is "completely inspiring".

A lot of country artists spoke up very quickly, because their fans demand authenticity.

It’s losing your job because you spoke up.