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Next year’s massive reconfiguration of power, however, brings with it a number of elected officials with creative backgrounds, some of whom even incorporated music, dance and art into their campaigns and promises to constituents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026
And similar research from media watchdog Ofcom , externalfound people from certain backgrounds are less well-represented across the UK broadcasting industry.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
While both are critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank, they have sought to reassure Jewish Israelis of their commitment to Israelis of all backgrounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Macron has branded the shooting a "racist terrorist attack", as most of the victims were from foreign backgrounds.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
Throughout the United States, public housing agencies have adopted exclusionary policies that deny eligibility to applicants even with the most minor criminal backgrounds.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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