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Jane Fonda Revives McCarthy-Era Free Speech Group to Defend First Amendment

Jane Fonda has revived the Committee for the First Amendment, a coalition of entertainment industry figures originally formed in 1947 to oppose government censorship and blacklisting, warning of renewed efforts to silence dissent across various sectors. The movement aims to promote creative, nonviolent protest against perceived threats to free expression, echoing historical struggles for civil liberties.

via Salon.com|

#first-amendment #free-speech #hollywood

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Jane Fonda Revives McCarthy-Era Committee to Defend Free Speech

Jane Fonda has relaunched the Committee for the First Amendment, originally founded by her father in 1947, to oppose the Trump administration's efforts to silence critics and defend free speech.

via The Washington Post|

#first-amendment #free-speech #jane-fonda

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Jane Fonda Leads Celebrity Revival of the Committee for the First Amendment

Over 550 celebrities, led by Jane Fonda, have re-launched the Committee for the First Amendment to defend free speech amid concerns of government efforts to silence critics, drawing parallels to the McCarthy era and emphasizing solidarity in protecting constitutional rights.

via NPR|

#celebrity-activism #civil-rights #first-amendment