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American Cities Can Learn a Lot From Amsterdam When It Comes to Diversity and Acceptance

Amsterdam

Tranquility is nearly ubiquitous in Amsterdam.

Photo: Prasit Rodphan / Alamy Stock Photo

I was recently in Amsterdam with my family to celebrate my daughter’s milestone 30th birthday and my son’s graduation from Hamilton College. In my four days walking all over the city, I was struck by several things. I saw only one police officer—and not a single

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