It’s good that you are aware of that.
What none of us here can assess is how you come across in your application and, more importantly, interviews. And I believe that it is worth a little self analysis here, especially for schools that have previously waitlisted/rejected you. For those schools, focus on your growth - not just as a student with better grades, but as a person.
If you come across as a interesting person who happens to be conservative, you might have a fair chance.
If you come across as irritating (at best), your chances decrease.
I can’t put my finger on it, but there are hints of red flags in your posts.
You need to cast a wider net. Like, include some schools where you wouldn’t need to create an activism group to accept you - either because such a group already exists, or because you “fit” better.