Jane Fonda The committee has been launched again for first amendment, originally an initiative established by his father, Henry FondaTo fight in 1940s Conservation of free speech during Macarthi Era.
In an instagram Post Shared on Wednesday, the committee announced its reconsideration “to stand against repression, industry complexity and threats.”
87 -year -old Oscar winner and prominent activist An individual letter for the Hollywood community was included in an individual letter, which shares its argument to re -organize the committee.
“When I am afraid, I look at history,” Fonda wrote in a letter received by CNN. “I want to have a secret playbook with all answers – but never done.” He is very large to highlight the importance of solidarity and “binding together, ignore bravery in numbers and stand for each other.”
“This is why I believe that the committee has to resume again for the earlier amendment – the same committee joined with other artists during my father, Henry Fonda, Macarthi era, when so many were silent or even captured for his words and his crafts.”
A spokesperson of the new reform committee told CNN The Fonda felt forced to re -organize the group in response to “attacks of attacks free speech from current administration”. She “hopes to create a united front against government censorship, intimidation and fear.”
Fonda has already received the support of more than 550 celebrities and industry workers Pedro Pascal, Whoopi GoldbergBilly Eileish, Quinta Brunson, Kerry Washington, Natalie Portman, Aaron Sorkin, Spike Lee, Viola Davis and Ben Still.
Other high-profile signators included Sean Paine, John Legend, Helen Mirren, Julian Moore, Genel Mone, Barbara Streesand, Julia Louis Drees, Gracie Abrams, Ethan Hack, Athan Hack, Jude Apato, Leena Dunham and Rosie O’Donele.
According to the committee, “Macarthi era ended when Americans finally came together from across the political spectrum and stood for principles in the Constitution against the forces of Daman,” according to the committee Website“Those forces are back. And it is our turn to stand together in protecting our constitutional rights.”
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It states: “We refuse to stand up and allow it to happen. Free speech and free expression are unqualified rights of every American of all backgrounds and political beliefs – no matter how generous or orthodox you can be. Criticism, question, protest, and even the ability to make fun of those who have the ability to make fun of the US.”
The campaign comes as a relay because it is feared that Mount across the country Crack on free speech,
Only last month, Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk show was restored after a brief suspension due to an on-air comments. Right -wing activist Charlie Kirk murdered,
Kimmel’s suspension is immediately completed With a post of support from politicians and celebrities Equally, who warned that it was a “attack on free speech”.
Former President Barack Obama at that time wrote on X on X, “After years of complaining about canceled culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by threatening regular regulatory action against media companies.
“This is exactly the same government force that was designed to prevent the earlier amendment – and media companies need to stand instead of capitalizing for it.”
Kimmel’s suspension came after months CBS said it will end its franchise late at nightCurrently hosted by Stephen Colbert, in May 2026. After the shocking news, Colbert called the network’s native company, Paramount, for this. Settlement of $ 16 million with President Donald Trump,
While the CBS emphasized the ax’s decision, Kolbert was purely financial, many employees. Members told Independent They were not buying the network claims. Instead, many people felt that it was a continuation of the “Trump Shakedown Settlement”.
Trump later killed Trump, “I love completely Glucted on Truth Social“His talent was less than his rating. I have heard that Jimmy Kimme is next. There is less talent than Kolbert!”