Robert O’Neill on the 2006 Muzzle Awards
Today is Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, which means the Center for Free Expression that bears his name has released a new batch of Muzzle Awards, given to organizations and individuals that the center feels has somehow violated the spirit of the First Amendment in the past year. I recently stopped by the Center to speak with director Robert O’Neill about this year’s selections.
For a full list of the 2006 Muzzles, visit the Thomas Jefferson Center’s website. For an in-depth report, check out Liesel Nowak’s article on the Daily Progress.
Happy belated birthday, Thomas Jefferson…
On April 13, 1743, 263 years and one day ago, Thomas Jefferson was born….
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