I recall vaguely reading an argument that New Atheism activism, so prominent in the early years of the new millennium, withered precisely because some of its demographics began to focus on social-justice activism, and this sapped New Atheism of time and effort that could be put into the cause. Does this ring a bell with anyone? If so, I'd be grateful for a link.
(In this case, this would be an example of areligious fervour migrating into politics!)
(In this case, this would be an example of areligious fervour migrating into politics!)