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What does it mean?
Justice requires continuous public attention to remain effective.
In plain terms
You must keep justice in the public eye.
What can you take from it?
Stay engaged to uphold justice.

Where it applies

  • activism
  • court cases
  • policy reform

Putting it to work

  • media advocacy
  • public education

Questions to consider

  • Is visibility enough for justice?
  • How do you engage?

Another view

Publicity can sometimes distract from true justice.

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