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These Leaders strive to become catalysts for change. Whether it's through social activism, blogging, or government positions, they're living their lives for society's benefit.

21 LEADERS WITHIN POLITICS

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  Alastair Paulin

  Managing Editor
  Mother Jones Magazine
  Other interests: Journalism, Writing
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  Andy Shallal

  Restaurateur/Owner
  Bus Boys and Poets
  Other interests: Entrepreneurship, Food
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  Ann Telnaes

  Political Cartoonist
  Humor's Edge
  Other interests: Art
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  Barney Frank

  Massachusetts Congressman
  
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  Beverly Robertson

  Executive Director
  National Civil Rights Museum
  Other interests: Entrepreneurship
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  Clyde Williams

  Former White House Advisor
  Clinton Administration
  Other interests: Government
• 
  David Farrar

  Political Blogger
  Kiwiblog
  Other interests: Journalism, Writing
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  Fred Hampton Jr

  Activist/Chairman
  Prisoners of Conscience Committee
  
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  Grace Lee Boggs

  Social Activist/Writer/Founder
  Boggs Center
  Other interests: Non-Profit Organizations, Writing
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  Jan Robinson Flint

  Social Activist
  Black Women for Wellness
  Other interests: Non-Profit Organizations
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  Jeff Johnson

  Social & Political Activist/TV Personality
  BET
  Other interests: Television
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  Jehmu Greene

  Executive Director
  Rock The Vote
  Other interests: Music
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  John Podesta

  President/CEO
  Center for American Progress
  Other interests: Government
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  Kalle Lasn

  Founder
  Adbusters Magazine
  Other interests: Journalism, Writing
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  Kinky Friedman

  Singer/Songwriter/Author
  Other interests: Musicians
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  Michael Parenti

  Activist
  Other interests: Writing
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  Pat Schroeder

  Former Congresswoman/CEO
  Association of Amerian Publishers
  
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  Paul Goble

  Senior Associate
  Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
  Other interests: Government, Non-Profit Organizations
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  Ray Suarez

  Senior Correspondent
  The Newshour With Jim Lehrer
  Other interests: Television
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  Tanya Plibersek

  Minister of Parliament
  Minster for Housing and Status of Women
  Other interests: Government
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  Vicki Buck

  Former Mayor of Christchurch
  City of Christchurch
  Other interests: Government