citizenship
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One of them is Steffanie Castaneda, a 45-year-old from Jupiter, Fla. She began pursuing Italian citizenship five years ago through her family ancestry.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Canada attracts 10,000 to 15,000 Americans annually, while UK citizenship applications from US citizens rose 26% in 2025.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Mark Joseph Stern: This is one reason why, if the justices do strike down his attack on birthright citizenship, nobody should say: “Look, they’re putting Trump in his place! He’s really not a king!”
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
Nearly 20,000 Americans applied for Irish citizenship in 2025, while about 9,000 applied for British citizenship, a considerably more difficult and expensive process.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
He also wrote to Secretary of State Colin Powell to enlist his help in allowing him to renounce his citizenship.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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Vocabulary lists containing citizenship
Michelle Obama's Speech at the 2016 DNC
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Citizenship (Civics) - Middle School
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Ancient Greece, Lessons 1–3
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