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Resistance — or obstruction?

Activist and influencer Olivia Julianna on Gen Z's political vision, working in Republican spaces, and how she hopes to get things done in the Trump years

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Olivia Julianna broke out as a Democratic political influencer in 2022 when then-Republican representative Matt Gaetz — well known for his problematic behavior toward teenage girls — tried to bully the then 19-year-old activist and political strategist for her weight. In an impressive piece of messaging jiu-jitsu, she used the viral moment to raise $2 m…

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Author, journalist, podcaster. Climate Emotions Wheel. Latest book, The Stolen Year on children + Covid. Next book, on navigating polycrisis--climate, conflict, chaos, uncertainty & risk-w/ meaning + joy.
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