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NPR Ombud: 'Critics are right' on Zinn obituary: Cites 'Flood of Emails'
2/5/10
NPR ombud Alicia Shepard responded to the over 1,500 activists who wrote to NPR regarding the Howard Zinn obituary that aired on "All Things Considered."
Her response is below. Thanks to all of those on the list who wrote to NPR.
2/5/10
NPR ombud Alicia Shepard responded to the over 1,500 activists who wrote to NPR regarding the Howard Zinn obituary that aired on "All Things Considered."
Her response is below. Thanks to all of those on the list who wrote to NPR.
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