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Archives for September 1995

Congress Succumbing to Censorship Hysteria

September 1, 1995 by NCAC Staff

Republicans in both houses of Congress displayed devout contempt for the right to free speech by promoting and voting for a telecommunications bill that tramples First Amendment rights in two ways…

Filed Under: Censorship News Articles

The Continuing Adventures of Huck Finn – Figure out how to teach the book

September 1, 1995 by NCAC Staff

After Martin Luther King Day this year, my son recounted what he had learned during his kindergarten class’ commemorative activities: Dr. King worked to make America a fairer country for everyone; he did not believe in fighting; he was killed when he was still young.

Filed Under: Censorship News Articles

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