The Ongoing Black Mark of the Red Scare
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Civil Liberties and the Irony of the Red Scare
This chapter explores the tension between civil liberties and national security during the Red Scare in America. It highlights the failures of key institutions like the ACLU and the American Bar Association to protect civil rights amidst widespread anti-communist hysteria, revealing the divisions within progressive movements.
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