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[puhb-lik] / ˈpʌb lɪk /




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The Public Sector Equality Duty, which applies in England, Scotland and Wales, requires public bodies and bodies carrying out public functions to eliminate unlawful discrimination.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But at age 87, from his perch as the head of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy, it’s hard to imagine he now thinks he has anything left to prove.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

“There is some indication of an uptick in headquarters leaving California, but it is really small in comparison to other firm trends,” said Sarah E. Bohn, vice president of the Public Policy Institute of California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The Public Theater presents an adaptation of Susanna Kaysen’s memoir, with a book by Martyna Majok and a score by Aimee Mann.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Public housing tenants are required to do far more than simply pay their rent on time, keep the noise down, and make sure their homes are kept in good condition.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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