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So it’s in our best interest to study and monitor anything that can spread quickly and sicken or kill folks.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

“Whether it’s businesses or residents, we typically check with folks where the lighting is going to get the thumbs-up before we install anything.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Because in a world in which there’s some constraint on political gerrymandering, it’s not unreasonable for folks to think, Well, let’s really put some teeth into that constraint in our state.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

“We have heard from many customers that after sharing our Chinese food with folks from places like Florida, they easily become New England Chinese food converts,” he says.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

“I’m only going to help folks from now on. I promise.”

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney