governmental

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Barger, Altadena’s most direct governmental representative, said she understands this is an issue “that can slow recovery if we don’t get it right.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

But mainly, it will allow each of us to say, “I no longer contributed to what I regard as immoral acts,” while not requiring us to agree on what governmental acts are immoral.

From Slate • May 11, 2026

The Counter Intelligence Program, or Cointelpro, holds a prominent place in the annals of governmental abuse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

"He may not, however, use his governmental power to direct federal agencies to exclude Plaintiffs from receiving federal grants or other funding in retaliation for saying things that he does not like."

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

It has radical and, in modern terms, libertarian implications, because it regards any accommodation of personal freedom to governmental discipline as dangerous.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis