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  "path": "/hereandnow/2026/05/21/charles-sumner-slavery",
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  "textContent": "In 1856, a slave-owning representative from South Carolina used a cane to attack and beat Massachusetts Sen. Charles Sumner, who was vehemently opposed to slavery and spoke out against it.",
  "title": "How Sen. Charles Sumner — who was attacked in 1856 for opposing slavery — was 'ahead of his time'"
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