birth

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And there’s something playful about examining the birth of the U.S.—or the “United Provinces of America,” as our early ally Louis XVI put it—from an English perspective, even if Ms. Worsley avoids any pro-Brit bias.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

You’re not going to know at the time of birth, for some people, whether they have the intent to stay or not — including U.S. citizens, by the way,” she said.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

What about, for instance, the child of a woman who’s illegally trafficked into the U.S. then gives birth here?

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Until now, a valid birth certificate had been sufficient to establish a person’s U.S. citizenship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Valentina Petrochenkova was so inspired by the flight of the Rodina that she’d faked her own birth certificate so she could take her flight test early.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein