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Ignaz Semmelweis Was Ridiculed for Advocating Hand-washing for Doctors
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While Semmelweis wasn't the first doctor to advocate for hand-washing, he was the most vocal proponent at the time. And doctors didn't believe it.
The 'X' Factor: Why Some Advocates Prefer 'Latine' to 'Latinx'
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Many people think 'Latine' is a better gender-inclusive term than 'Latinx.' Here's why.
2007 BRICK Award Winner: Kimmie Weeks
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2007 BRICK Award Winner Kimmie Weeks survived civil war and is now an international children's advocate.
Sylvia Rivera: A Pioneer of the Modern LGBTQ Rights Movement
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As a zealous advocate for marginalized people in the LGBTQ community, Sylvia Rivera was a progressive and important figure in the movement.
Preventing Suicide While Protecting Gun Rights
HowStuffWorks looks at suicide risk and the suicide prevention advocates and gun rights supporters who are trying lessen it.
What Exactly Is Antifa and How Does It Work?
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Antifa is a loosely organized movement that doesn't have leaders or advocate government policies. Instead, the movement's goal is to oppose fascism.
Polio Doc Jean Macnamara's Work Proves Viruses Can Be Vanquished
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Dame Jean Macnamara's research helped lead to the Salk vaccine for polio. Her lasting legacy as an advocate for people with disabilities lives on today.
How Obituaries Went From Dry Death Notices to Tributes to Truth
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Obituaries do more than just let the world know someone died. They're a chance to pay tribute to someone, advocate for a cause or even settle a score.
Dolores Huerta, the Labor Activist Behind the Slogan '¡Sí, Se Puede!'
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At 91, Dolores Huerta, the activist who inspired Barack Obama's "Yes, we can" campaign, continues to work tirelessly developing leaders and advocating for the working poor, women and children.
Paul Berg
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Berg, Paul (1926-), an American biochemist and molecular biologist, has been at the forefront of genetic engineering, both as an inventor of a pioneering procedure and as an advocate concerned about the risks of genetic research.