citizens

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Trust in institutions and fellow citizens has declined, and many young people have come of age amid political polarization, technological and economic change, unhinged social media, Covid-era isolation and geopolitical uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The district court disagreed with Mississippi, holding that private citizens could bring these suits, and it found a VRA violation.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

“We have been working within this system as private citizens for really a long time, and that’s the truth.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

During a press conference on Sunday, the CDC declined to answer direct questions about the US citizens reportedly affected, adding that the risk to the US remained low.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Besides, they wanted their collection in a place where ordinary citizens could consult it.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield