citizens

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“Our credibility has been built and sustained over many decades, and we have a duty to safeguard that priceless asset for our fellow citizens and for generations to come.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Under current state law, Californians are required to provide identification when registering to vote and must swear under penalty of perjury, a felony, that they are eligible to vote and are U.S. citizens.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“Zambia has a duty to protect its people’s interests, just as the U.S. protects its citizens, and the negotiations reflect this reality,” Zambian Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe said earlier this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

However, Greece has effectively suspended biometric checks at its borders for British citizens in order to prevent summer disruption.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The audience applauded as important citizens, including Amy Post and Reverend Lyman Granger, seated themselves alongside Maggie and Leah as the spirits had directed.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock