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It also points out that all changes to governance processes were voted through by member clubs with heavy majorities.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

In dissent, she quoted Marshall’s warning that if all the voting districts in the South have white majorities, Black citizens will be left with a “right to cast meaningless ballots.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz echoed the message that "violence has no place in a democracy", writing on X: "We decide by majorities, not by the gun."

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

By early 2026, large majorities of Americans believed the government was withholding key information about Epstein and his alleged accomplices, and dissatisfaction with the pace and transparency of disclosures was overwhelming.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

All that was left to negotiate was a date for the election of the assembly and the percentage of majorities necessary for it to reach its decisions.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela