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How Free Speech Saved Democracy: The Untold History of How the First Amendment Became an Essential Tool for Securing Liberty and Social Justice

By Christopher M. Finan, Randall Kennedy
Narrated by: Tristan Wright
Unabridged — 5 hours, 2 minutes
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By Christopher M. Finan, Randall Kennedy
Narrated by: Tristan Wright
Unabridged — 5 hours, 2 minutes
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“A historical demonstration of the indispensability of the First Amendment [and] ... an earnest and timely argument for [its] enduring value.” -Kirkus Reviews

"Great storytelling about the history and importance of the First Amendment, from someone who has spent his life defending - and using - it." -Mary Beth Tinker


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