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The New McCarthyism

Number 19542
Subject September 11, 2001
Source The Progressive
State WI
Year 2002
Publication Date January
Summary The Progressive probes the threat to free speech after Sept. 11. "The FBI and Secret Service are harassing artists and activists. Publishers are firing anti-war columnists and cartoonists. University presidents are scolding dissident faculty members. And right-wing citizen's groups are demanding conformity."
Category Contest Entry
Pages 10
Keywords democracy;human rights;freedom of speech;First Amendment;treason accusations;anti-war movement
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