consequences

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We are now seeing some of the consequences.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

A small adjustment in wages can have catastrophic consequences.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

He warned that any changes that would “diminish” the commission’s independence “should be approached with caution,” saying that they could have unintended consequences by weakening police oversight and eroding public trust.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Musk himself said: "Anyone using Grok to make illegal content will suffer the same consequences as if they upload illegal content."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

This shift, she noted, had profound consequences for the future of racial justice advocacy; in fact, it was debilitating to the movement.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander