governmental

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But mainly, it will allow each of us to say, “I no longer contributed to what I regard as immoral acts,” while not requiring us to agree on what governmental acts are immoral.

From Slate • May 11, 2026

Fugard, who died last year, played a role in bringing international attention to the injustices of his homeland through plays that chronicled the human toll of such corrosive governmental policies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

James Madison felt the ambitions and vanities of men must be countered and balanced through conscious governmental structures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

"He may not, however, use his governmental power to direct federal agencies to exclude Plaintiffs from receiving federal grants or other funding in retaliation for saying things that he does not like."

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“It seems impossible to escape the conclusion that employment in the shipyards and governmental establishments in the Hampton Roads area will be drastically curtailed,” commented the Washington Post.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly