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Donna A. Demac discusses censorship and her book "Liberty Denied"
Jun. 16, 1988 In her book, “Liberty Denied: The Current Rise of Censorship in America,” Donna Demac points out that we, as a society, are not as free as we think we are. Demac can’t understand why anyone would want to keep people from reading great pieces of literature. While some groups called certain books anti-Christian, Demac said no one has ever died from reading a four-letter word.
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Interview with Dr. Robert Coles
Apr. 22, 1986 Discussing the book "The Political Life of Children" (published by Atlantic Monthly Press) with the author, child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Coles.
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Interview with Dr. Robert Coles
Dec. 20, 1990 Discussing the book "The Spiritual Life of Children" (published by Houghton Mifflin) with the author, child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Coles.
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Interview with Dr. Robert Coles
Jan. 30, 1997 Interviewing author and child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Coles.
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Interview with Nelson Algren conference members
Dec. 28, 1995 Studs Terkel convenes a conference devoted to examining the works of author Nelson Algren.
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Interview with Nelson Algren and Fred Hogan
Jun. 23, 1977 Interviewing author Nelson Algren and an investigator for the New Jersey Public Defender's Office, Fred Hogan. Hogan found evidence that led to the overturning of the first conviction of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter.
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Michael Anania discusses and reads his books of poetry "The Red Menace" and "The Sky At Ashland"
Nov. 24, 1986 Michael Anania discusses and reads his from his books of poetry called "The Red Menace" and "The Sky At Ashland". Anania also discusses his life and inspirations. Includes a clip of children speaking about the world and war. Includes a clip of a jazz song called "Lester Leap In" by Count Basie at the end of the program.
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George Anastaplo discusses his denial into the Illinois State Bar Association
Feb. 6, 1986 Before admittance, 17 members of the Illinois Bar Association asked George Anastaplo two questions. Should people in the Communist Party be allowed to practice law, to which Anastaplo answered yes. The members then asked Anastaplo if he was a member of the party. Anastaplo refused to answer that question because he deemed it an improper question for the Bar to ask. Anastaplo himself argued his case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.