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March 1873: The Comstock Laws – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 462

  By Bill Humphrey March 5, 2023 - 9:51 pm March 5, 2023 Radio Show

150 years ago last week, on March 3rd, 1873, the Comstock Laws on obscenity, including birth control and abortion supplies or information, became part of the US Criminal Code. (Bill and Rachel.)

Links and notes for ep. 462 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AFD-Ep-462-Links-and-Notes-March-1873_-Comstock-Laws.pdf

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http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/radio/arsenal030523.mp3

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