Photo (cc) 2022 by Dan Kennedy. For First Amendment and civil liberties fans, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s time for the New England Muzzle Awards, that Fourth of July tradition in which I highlight outrages against the First Amendment that took place in the six-state region during the previous 12 months. If you value news and commentary like this, please sign up for free email delivery of new posts — and consider becoming a supporter for just $6 a month.