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Proponents point to European nations like France and Austria, where cities have built out such housing for a range of incomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Proponents of public ownership say it would give Thames Water a fresh start, allowing it to write off some of its debts and get a new long-term owner.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Proponents argue that the change would make the department more accountable to the public.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Proponents say return hubs -- which would serve either as the final destination or as transfer centres for those expelled -- could facilitate repatriations and act as a deterrent for would-be irregular migrants.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Proponents of bilingual education are careful to say that they want students to acquire good schooling.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez