citizens

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More than l30 people have died so far during the outbreak, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, as the United States warned its citizens not to travel to the affected region.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Trust in institutions and fellow citizens has declined, and many young people have come of age amid political polarization, technological and economic change, unhinged social media, Covid-era isolation and geopolitical uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

This is why it’s crucial for not just the DOJ but also private citizens to be able to hold states accountable.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

“We have been working within this system as private citizens for really a long time, and that’s the truth.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

On the one hand, Hamilton’s recommendation looked straightforward: All citizens who owned government securities should be reimbursed at par—that is, the full value of the government’s original promise.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis