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Commentary on Jane Addams lettter, June 12, 1912

The Mirror publishes Addams' letter of May 4 and criticizes Addams support for censoring motion pictures.

Addams and forty-five other women petition Wilson to halt the deportation of Emmeline Pankhurst.

Addams and forty-five other women petition Post to halt the deportation of Emmeline Pankhurst.

Addams avows that there is no "blacklist" for speakers at Hull House, denying a rumor that radical thinkers were not welcome.

Addams calls Wilson's attention to a congressional bill on espionage which she believes threatens the freedoms of US citizens.

Addams testifies in opposition to a proposed bill that would censor anti-war speech before the House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary.

Blackwell sends Addams a reply from Catherine Breshkovsky. and applauds Addams' recent defense of free speech.

Addams and others ask Wilson to ensure that free speech and democratic values are not lost during the war.

Karsten asks Baldwin not to use Addams's name with the Liberty Defense Union until she has agreed to have it used.

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