advocates

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Lawyers and advocates have lamented that this bedrock principle was even up for debate, let alone affirmed by anything less than unanimity among the justices.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

The quickness of these proceedings, coupled with confusion on how they operate, means immigrants are much more likely to miss their hearing, advocates said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Both the logistical and financial challenges created by the new provision have advocates and some schools worried it could push higher education out of reach for many part-time students.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

Warsh advocates for the Fed to communicate less, believing markets work best reacting to economic data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

In revolutionary France, the defenders of slaves began to win the argument against the advocates of property rights.

From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson