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Interviews
- Interview with activist 1, January 23, 2021.
- Interview with activist 2, January 27, 2021.
- Interview with activist 3, January 31, 2021.
- Interview with the researcher, February 1, 2021.
- Interview with former SCC activist, February 20, 2021.