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2011 Virginia Festival of the Book Panel: "We Must Not Be Afraid to Be Free"

Sam Chaltain; Ronald Collins

About the Program

Ronald Collins and Sam Chaltain talk about their book,. "We Must Not Be Afraid to Be Free," which looks at the people and court cases that have defined what constitutes free speech in the United States.  This event was part of the 2011 Virginia Festival of the Book, held annually in Charlottesville, Virginia. 

About the Authors

Ronald Collins

Ronald Collins is a scholar at the University of Washington School of Law and a fellow at the First Amendment Center. 


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Sam Chaltain

Sam Chaltain is a former national director of the Forum for Education and Democracy. 


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Program Information

2011 Virginia Festival of the Book Panel: "We Must Not Be Afraid to Be Free"

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Past Airings

  • Monday, April 25th at 6am (ET)
  • Monday, March 28th at 3:45am (ET)
  • Sunday, March 27th at 3:45pm (ET)
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