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When epidemiologist Antoine Flahault addressed a French governmental health conference alongside other health experts on Tuesday, he urged scientists, journalists and the general public to "be wary of preconceived notions".

From Barron's • May 13, 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

Fugard, who died last year, played a role in bringing international attention to the injustices of his homeland through plays that chronicled the human toll of such corrosive governmental policies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

We train ecologists in our universities and even employ them in our governmental agencies but we seldom take their advice.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson