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Great art shouldn’t be the exclusive privilege of the wealthy and social elite.
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
And in this legal climate, where the wealthy can maintain their grip on the beds of our common waters, what’s an ordinary boater or fly chucker to do?
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Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
1 July 2026
Authorities in the wealthy city-state of Monaco have launched a manhunt that’s stretched across the border into France after several people were wounded in an explosion caused by a bomb that was planted in a residential building.
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Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
While there isn’t a universal definition for democratic socialism, the movement generally believes that direct government actions, like universal healthcare and taxing the wealthy, should be taken to address everyday Americans’ problems.
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Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
And in this legal climate, where the wealthy can maintain their grip on the beds of our common waters, what’s an ordinary boater or fly chucker to do?
—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
1 July 2026
Authorities in the wealthy city-state of Monaco have launched a manhunt that’s stretched across the border into France after several people were wounded in an explosion caused by a bomb that was planted in a residential building.
—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
While there isn’t a universal definition for democratic socialism, the movement generally believes that direct government actions, like universal healthcare and taxing the wealthy, should be taken to address everyday Americans’ problems.
—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
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“The wealthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20wealthy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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