There's no doubting the timeliness of this project. As echoes of McCarthyism have suddenly grown louder, the parallels between these eras are undeiable. Contentious debates over domestic immigration and international terrorism have seen the return of fear mongering and polarization, spurred by a highly editorialized press and political pundits on both sides of the aisle hungry for headlines.  We now find ourselves in a renewed national conversation over the soul of our nation. Matusow Affair is an important part of that debate. It offers us a crucial chance for reflection as our country risks repeating many of the same destructive battles we endured in times past.