families
Americannoun
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“California will keep fighting to do right by the families of Southeast Los Angeles.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
The experience helped shape a political career dedicated to improving the lives of working families, particularly coal miners, veterans and children.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
Ultimately, the families say all they want is answers, and for lessons to be learned so that others do not suffer the same ordeal.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Some families double-deposit so they can continue negotiating aid packages through the summer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Her family is one of only a handful of Black families that live on the north side.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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