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Attacks on the Freedom of Speech are nothing new. Benjamin Franklin warned about them as far back as 1722. And the Sedition Act of 1798 was a direct assault. Learn the stories of some of the people arrested and prosecuted under one of the worst federal acts in history. #freespeech #1stamendment #libertarian #politics #constitution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5SKs1p9FUU

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Criminalizing Free Speech: The Sedition Act Trials

Attacks on the Freedom of Speech are nothing new. Benjamin Franklin warned about them as far back as 1722. And the Sedition Act of 1798 was a direct assault. Learn the stories of some of the people arrested and prosecuted under one of the worst federal acts in history. Path to Liberty: September 14...

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Sep 14 2020 · 7:55 PM

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