111.   But obesity activists say such humor, while distasteful to some, is not aimed at a part of the population that is consistently alienated.

112.   But this commonsensical language, activists say, conceals an assault on basic protections of air, water and wildlife.

113.   But though Kennedy has sidestepped media questions, party activists say the fallout from the controversies makes it important that he confront those doubts on Saturday.

114.   But this country can go beyond simply protecting its own environment, environmental activists said.

115.   But those and other laws regulating drinking and driving could change in the upcoming legislative session, lawmakers and sobriety activists say.

116.   But while they applaud the efforts of some states, AIDS activists say many states offer little or no education on the disease.

117.   Cancer rates have declined in recent years, but what many activists say is a paucity of cancer data has given added meaning to projects like cancer mapping.

118.   Community activists said they understand the frustration of police but believe residents must unite to hold police and city officials accountable.

119.   Consumer activists say the average bank customer will be feeling some pain if the merger happens.

120.   Consumer activists say policyholders, who own mutual companies, are being robbed of their assets without compensation while executives are rewarded with bigger salaries and stock options.