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Hundreds of celebrities relaunch a McCarthy-era committee to defend free speech

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  • Jane Fonda relaunched a 21st century version of the Committee for the First Amendment to defend free expression amid concerns of coordinated silencing.
  • The revived movement frames free speech as an inalienable right for all Americans, stressing criticism, questioning, and protest as foundational rights.
  • Nearly 600 figures in entertainment co-signed the movement's statement, signaling broad industry support for protecting dissent.

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