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All these organizations—NCAG, IVC, and ISF—are the names given to new security forces to keep the peace and technocratic groups to form a new government, but here’s the thing: None of them exist yet.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
That thing you insisted would be a great success not only has caused great harm, it’s been an indictment of your own judgment and a vindication of everyone who told you not to do it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
That’s the thing about being an artist: The need to express oneself is always real.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Well, given the amount of Marvel Cinematic Universe hooey thrown into this thing . . . what isn’t the plot?
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
I’m not sure if it’s a twin thing, but I can always tell when my brother is about to start some mess.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
