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Poetry and Freedom of Speech: 4 Poets on the Front Lines of the Anti-Censorship Fight
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Poetry and freedom of speech have long been intertwined. Iconic poets throughout history, from John Milton to Gwendolyn Brooks, have had their work censored from audiences. Though fighting against censorship is now more urgent than ever, the systemic problem only