May 23, 2008 By Chris Reidy
The folks who bring you Playboy magazine have some news that might be of interest to Boston, long a place that has cherished free speech.
The Playboy Foundation has announced the creation of a Freedom of Expression Award, which comes with a $25,000 grant to "fund the work of a noteworthy advocate for the First Amendment."One purpose of the award is to "help focus public attention on the continuing threats to our civil liberties," Christie Hefner, chairman and chief executive of Playboy Enterprises Inc., said in a statement.
The new award is an addition to the Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Awards , which were established in 1979 to "honor individuals who have made significant contributions in the vital effort to protect and enhance First Amendment rights for Americans," the Playboy Foundation said in a press release.
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