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Civil Rights Act Still Shapes Our Fight
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Sixty years ago, on June 19, 1964, the U.S. Senate passed the Civil Rights Act — a seismic moment that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, setting the stage for modern equality movements. Despite fierce debate and a historic filibuster, the law emerged as a beacon of compromise and justice, with even Utah’s Wallace F. Bennett acknowledging its necessity. Though the struggle for fairness continues today, the Act’s enduring legacy reminds us that progress demands persistent dialogue, courage, and civility — principles as vital now as they were in 1964.
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