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What the heck is the Comstock Act and why is it being used against women | James Carville Explains

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April 8, 2024

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Brace yourself for a journey back to 1875, where a law meant to curb one man's guilt over masturbation—the Comstock Act—still threatens to reshape modern American society. James Carville passionately argues that this forgotten statute could be weaponized by current Supreme Court Justices and a future administration to police morality. Featuring an exclusive discussion with Senator Tina Smith and reflections on last week's podcast with Justice Breyer, this episode is a stark reminder that history's dusty pages can ignite today's political infernos. Ignorance isn't bliss; it's a siren call for civic action.

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