The ACLU turns its back on free speech

When politically-minded Americans think of an organization dedicated to defending freedom of speech, they’re apt to think of the American Civil Liberties Union. And to its credit, the ACLU has often made a point of backing its principles by defending speech rights regardless of who it is saying what.
But now, that fundamental stand looks headed for the dust bin. In a confidential internal staff memo obtained by a former board member, the organization vows to compromise its commitment to fr