An overlooked effect of the legislation, passed 60 years ago this week, was its powerful message of hope for Black Americans.
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For the Islamist militant group, armed struggle now looks like a dead end. Its future in Gaza depends on the civilian politburo.
Trump’s threats to annex Canada reversed its political trend—but they should not reverse its commitment to free trade.
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