as in supporter
a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) to help make changes in politics or society
Antiwar activists were protesting in the streets. political activists
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It was founded by Gwendolyn Ann Smith, a transgender activist and writer.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Anti-vaccine activist and environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has faced some pushback, though the survey showed that 46 percent of Americans have a very or somewhat favorable view of him.
—Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024
During a brief trip home to see his dying grandmother, Reed wrestles with thorny questions about what makes a good activist and person.
—Ruth Madievsky, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
Flashback: Election Central used to draw a crowd of the general public, from high school classes and youth groups to political junkies, activists and professional consultants, all standing shoulder-to-shoulder with officials ready to take a victory lap with an entourage of supporters.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Anti-vaccine activist and environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has faced some pushback, though the survey showed that 46 percent of Americans have a very or somewhat favorable view of him.
—Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024
During a brief trip home to see his dying grandmother, Reed wrestles with thorny questions about what makes a good activist and person.
—Ruth Madievsky, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
Flashback: Election Central used to draw a crowd of the general public, from high school classes and youth groups to political junkies, activists and professional consultants, all standing shoulder-to-shoulder with officials ready to take a victory lap with an entourage of supporters.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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