Alleged FBI pressure on magazine distributors and House Internal Security Committee blacklist cited by former writer

Alleged FBI pressure on magazine distributors and House Internal Security Committee blacklist cited by former writer The passage mentions a personal claim that the FBI pressured wholesalers to boycott a magazine and that the writer was listed on a House Internal Security Committee blacklist. While it hints at possible government intimidation, it provides no concrete names, dates (beyond a 1964 incident), transactions, or verifiable evidence. The lead is vague, historically dated, and lacks actionable specifics, making it low‑value for investigation. Key insights: Writer alleges FBI pressure on three wholesalers to block a magazine column.; Writer’s name appeared on a House Internal Security Committee list of 65 'radical' campus speakers.; The blacklist was reportedly published in the New York Times.